INDERALAYA, The Indonesia Post – The role of youth to encourage the progress of the nation is considered very important. This is because the youth are the generation who can carry on the aspirations of this nation in the future.
This was stated by the Deputy Governor of South Sumatra H. Mawardi Yahya while attending the Youth Pledge commemoration at SMK Negeri 1 Inderalaya, Ogan Ilir Regency, Tuesday (27/10).
Mawardi said, in carrying on the ideals of the nation, youths are required to always be united.
“There is nothing that we cannot achieve if we are united. Like now, we are included in SMA and SMK students in Ogan Ilir Regency which are united in this activity. This togetherness must continue to be fostered so that South Sumatra, especially Ogan Ilir Regency, will progress,” said Mawardi.
According to him, the future of South Sumatra that will be welcomed can be seen from the current young generation.
“The future of South Sumatra is in the hands of the younger generation. Including in the hands of our students. Therefore, this friendship should not be broken for an advanced future. Who else will advance this area if our next generation is opened,” he said.
As a form of encouragement for the younger generation to develop, the South Sumatra Provincial Government has instructed related agencies to help each school, especially SMA-SMK as needed.
“We have instructed the Education Office to help schools. However, this assistance is really needed so that the younger generation will develop more,” he explained.
To note, the commemoration of Youth Pledge Day which was held at SMK Negeri 1 Inderalaya Selatan was attended by all SMA-SMK in Ogan Ilir Regency. Where recorded, at least 1200 students from 30 high schools and 6 vocational schools in Ogan Ilir Regency attended the event.
“We are very grateful for the attention of the Deputy Governor who took the time to come. Moreover, the Deputy Governor is still consistently advancing Ogan Ilir,” said PJS Regent Ogan Ilir Aufa Syahrizal.
He also hopes that the community, especially the younger generation in Ogan Ilir, can help the government in advancing the region.
“This is a joint task. The younger generation also has the responsibility to advance this area,” he concluded. (mhn/ril)
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