The Rivers State Chapter of the National Youth Council of Nigeria, NYCN, has reacted to reports that the 5000 civil service jobs by the state government has been abandoned.
Chairman of NYCN, in the state, Chijioke Ihunwo in a statement on Wednesday, in Port Harcourt, said the report is false.
Ihunwo said he has received assurances from the state Governor, Nyesom Wike that recruitment will go ahead as planned.
He appealed to youths of the state to remain calm, as the current administration is doing everything possible to create employment opportunities for youths in the state.
The Council Boss, had earlier advised Rivers youths to ensure compliance of the curfew order by the state government, in their respective areas.
