Youth leaders gain Lanao del Sur guv’s support

By Apipa P. Bagumbaran

Thursday 17th of May 2012

MARAWI CITY, Lanao del Sur, May 17 (PIA) -- The Network of Meranaw Youth Leaders and Professional (NMYLP) got the support and commitment of Gov. Mamintal A. Adiong Jr. to further promote youth development in the province.

The provincial governor expressid his support by forging a partnership with the network during the Provincial Youth Summit held in Achiever Convention Hall, last week, said Abulkhair Alibasa, chairman of the NMYLP.

Under the agreement, the provincial government will work closely with the NMYLP and will provide for the operating expenses in carrying out youth programs and activities.

NMYLP, on the other hand, will propose and facilitate youth programs and activities that are in line with the youth agenda the governor has approved during the youth summit.

Alibasa said the youth agenda includes the creation of Provincial Youth and Sports Office, institutionalization of annual youth fellowship program, establishment of Ranaw Youth Day, youth exposure through educational tour, and conduct of youth sports fest, art war, photo exhibit, among others.

The NMYLP is a non-government organization composed of Maranao youth leaders and professionals working towards promotion of youth in Lanao del Sur. (APB/PIA-10)