JCI scribe recommends youths to build leadership skills

By Anu Nkeze Paul
The current secretary general for Junior Chamber International (JCI) Arrey Obenson has recommend youths to build leadership skills to contribute to the country development. He made the statement on September 11,2015 in Hotel de Depute in Yaoundé  while briefing the press on the objectives of JCI and while his choice for Cameroon for his official outing as the new scribe of the 80 years organisation.
     As Secretary General of JCI, Mr Obenson has as responsibility to actively engage actors from all sectors of the society such as business leaders, the civil society and governments to develop resources that create opportunities to empower young people to create positive change in their communities. JCI has as vision to lead a global network of young active citizens to impact their communities and inspire others.
    Arrey Obenson said “my main mission to Cameroon is to remind youths to continue believing in themselves despite the current challenges of unemployment, insecurity and poverty. To join JCI activities and benefit from the rich world experience and talented leadership”. The scribe also urged on youths to be forward –thinking to enable them realized their dreams. He called on youths to seek solutions to local problems to create a sustainable global impact. Arrey also advised Cameroon youths to be steadfast to be able fully reep the opportunities offered by Junior Chamber International.

    Junior chamber international has outstanding human and community achievements to the credit of the population worldwide. A good member of JCI must start by carrying out voluntarily action in his or her local community. That is having a strong drive for local development.
    Junior Chamber International is a non-profit international non-governmental organization of young people between 18 and 40 years old.It has members in about 124 countries, and regional or national organizations in many of them. It has consultative status with the Council of Europe, with the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations and with UNESCO. It was founded in St Louis in 1915. It encourages young people to become responsible citizens and to participate in efforts towards social and economic development, and international co-operation, good-will and understanding. Its members are called Jayceesernational opportunities offer by Junior Chambers International.