The Nkambe Carrefour
Youths Social Group created ten years ago to empower youths socially and
economically has congratulated Alhadj Abdou Borno Kanfon for initiating the
group. Speaking at the 10th anniversary celebration, the Honorary
President of the group cum Chairman of the Organizing Committee of the 10th
Anniversary Celebration, Adamu Eric Nfor said that the group was created in
October 2003 under the auspices of the then YCPDM Section President, Alhadj
Abdou Borno Kanfon with an overall objective to promote the general welfare of
youths. He said through “the play and take njangi” they have been able to make
a great improvement in their lives. Harping on the benefits by members, Adamu
Eric Nfor revealed that some members have moved from okada riders to owners of
buses, some have increased their businesses, others have married wives and
constructed houses etc “we have recorded
successes at all levels”, he continued. Besides, he emphasized that most of
their members have been empowered on management skills as well as how to run
their businesses. “We are proud to say that we collectively raise funds to help
members grow”. In his conclusion he also expressed a word of thanks and
gratitude to “Alhadj Borno Kanfon who provided us with benches” as well as the
mayor of Nkambe, and Gerard Ngala who sustained the group for six months. But
after 10 years of continued existence, members he told this reporter thought it
wise to commemorate and share their experience, success story with the people
of Nkambe. Though created under the auspices of a political party, the Nkambe
Carrefour Youths Social has moved above the political divide to the point that
it is apolitical. 
On his part, the 1st
Deputy Mayor of Nkambe Council congratulated the youths for reducing
unemployment and sustaining themselves mutually. He said as a youth he is ready
to work with the youths and for the youths in order for them to witness an
improvement in their social standards.
The initiator of the
group Alhadj Borno Kanfon said the success story of the group is an eloquent
testimony of the fact that history can never be hidden. He said he is happy
that many youths have been empowered and that he thanks God for endorsing the
idea given that good ideas come from God. “Sincerely speaking, we have changed
and many of us have also change-the sky remains our limit”, he continued.
Alhadj Borno admitted that when he makes a look back at the time they started,
he sees that many things have changed. “We have achaba riders who are owners
today, we have achaba riders and drivers who are bus and vehicle owners, and we
have responsible men here who are managing homes, constructed houses thanks to
this group”. In a note of advise, he told group members that things are
involving and it is necessary for all of them to think about the rainy days. “You
can only think of the future of you start saving part of your earnings in the
credit union. Let us invest in the education of our children, families and or
in our wives”. He also called on members to network, share business ideas and
experiences and avoid going into lofty business offers because nowadays
scamers are just waiting next door. “If you network, you will never fall prey
to 419ners”, he advised.
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