The prefect of N'Zérékoré, Colonel Étienne Tounkara, has delivered a message emphasizing unity, peace, and the responsibility of the youth in building the country, on the occasion of Guinea's 68th independence anniversary. He highlighted the historical significance of October 2nd, 1958, as a moment of pride and dignity for Guineans. The prefect paid tribute to former freedom fighters, independence companions, and those who made sacrifices for the country's sovereignty.
In his address, Colonel Tounkara stressed that the country's development must be a collective effort, urging citizens to learn from the past and build a society based on coexistence and solidarity. He noted that Guinea is on the path to development and prosperity but requires everyone's involvement. The prefect emphasized that each citizen has a role to play in constructing the country's future, inspired by past experiences.
Colonel Tounkara identified key areas for focus, including strengthening coexistence, love for others, economic development, and responsible citizenship, within a context of stability and social peace. He called on N'Zérékoré residents to unite, promote peace, and foster social stability. The prefect's message highlighted the importance of collective action in achieving the country's goals.
The youth played a significant role in the prefect's address, with Colonel Tounkara encouraging them to invest in education, vocational training, and entrepreneurship. He urged the N'Zérékoré youth to contribute to their future by opting for studies, technical and professional training, and entrepreneurship. The prefect also advised the youth to cultivate coexistence and shun division, hatred, violence, and manipulation.
Colonel Tounkara expressed gratitude to the population, development partners, national and foreign investors, and nationals abroad for their contributions to the prefecture's socio-economic development. He acknowledged the involvement of women, youth, religious authorities, and notables in preserving peace and social cohesion. The prefect's appreciation extended to the defense and security forces for their commitment to protecting the territory and its citizens.
The prefect also emphasized the importance of collaboration between citizens and defense and security forces to ensure the security of the prefecture and the country. He encouraged citizens to work together with these forces to build a safer community. Colonel Tounkara's message resonated with the occasion, emphasizing unity and collective responsibility.
As Guinea celebrates its 68th independence anniversary, the prefect's call to action serves as a reminder of the importance of unity, youth engagement, and collective development. The event was reported by Alain Lamah for Guineematin.com, highlighting the significance of the prefect's message for the region.
Key points
- The prefect of N'Zérékoré, Colonel Étienne Tounkara, called for unity and youth engagement in building the country's future.
- The country's development must be a collective effort, with citizens learning from the past to build a society based on coexistence and solidarity.
- The youth are encouraged to invest in education, vocational training, and entrepreneurship to contribute to their future.
