By Correspondent

Authority in Awerial County now wants youth leaders to join the fight against harmful alcohol consumption in the region.

Speaking to the media, County Commissioner, Philip Mawut Garang, also urged local leaders to help enforce the ban on harmful alcohol. Mawut made the plea in his Christmas message to the public.
Lakes State government has previously attributed the rising crime rate in the state to alcohol consumption.

According to Mawut, consumption of harmful alcoholic drinks is directly linked to the rising incidents of violence and the death cases in the communities. And the youth leaders have a key role to play in helping curb such incidents by supporting the administration to enforce the ban, the commissioner said.

He outlined the role of youth leaders in driving positive change in society and urged them to work closely with local authorities in curbing the spread of harmful substances, a move that would ensure safe place for residents of the county.  

He also called for collective response to security in the community, challenging the public to champion peace, safety and healthy living.  

The state had imposed a ban on the use of such harmful products as a way to restore peace, order and security across the area.

Bolook Youth Chairperson, Alfred Awuok Mading, in his comments to the media, offered his support to the county administration for their efforts to tame the consumption of the illicit products, asking youth leaders to take part in mitigating the destructive activities.

“I stand with the county government in this fight, and I am committed to working closely with local authorities to ensure that the ban on alcohol is effectively enforced,” the youth leader said, acknowledging the significant role that youth play in shaping the future of the county.

He also stated that it is important to involve the youth in the conversation and management of issues relating to drug abuse.