A new day has dawn with hope for a safe and peaceful transitioning over the waters for the people of Esa’ala in Milne Bay Province. Illicit weapons used to hold-up travellers passing through the waters to and from Esa’ala were surrendered on the 1st of April 2023.
The youths through their youth council of West Fergusson LLG want to live a positive life and are willing to work with their local government through youth programs to develop their community for positive development and livelihood for their family and communities.
As a result, a Youth Forum convened on the 27-28 July in Makamuku village of West Fergusson LLG in Esa’ala District. The theme of the youth forum was ‘Empowering Youths for a Meaningful Living’.
The NYDA was invited to carry out awareness on the importance of youth council and opportunities that come with it and how the youths can be engaged and empowered to contribute positively to development by working in close consultation with their local youth council and LLG administration.The youth forum was witnessed by Sectoral Heads and technical officers from Milne Bay Provincial Administration, Esa’ala District Administration and Church partners. These key stakeholders in youth development shared development pathways to assist youths to actively involve themselves in meaningful programs away from sea piracy and other illegal activities.
The efforts towards this significant event would not have been possible without the support rendered by the Office of the Governor of Milne Bay, The Provincial Administration and the Division of Community Development, Esa’ala District Administration, West Ferguson RLLG, the people of Esa’ala and most importantly the Esa’ala District Youth Council and West Fergusson Local Youth Council.
