Unemployment, drug abuse among factors inhibiting youth
18 August 2020 |
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Unemployment, Drug Abuse among factors inhibiting youth
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1 Comments
It not a fact anyone…
It has become a continuous occurrence.
Some are lucky while some are not….
Also with less support from our government,who are busy spending our hope.
Most importantly I must commend the support and awareness of some companies ( intersect power, Vanpeux solarity, first solar inc etc for there contribution in creating employment and skills and workshop program for the country.
We will review and take appropriate action.