
United Nations ambassador, Lawrence Uwaoma Onwukwem has called on Nigerian entertainment stars encompassing Nollywood celebrities and social media influencers to assist in sensitising fans, most particularly youngsters to circumvent desperation in making ends meet
In a press release via his media aid on Tuesday, 1st of February 2022, the nature advocate and youth leader urged superstars across the country to embark on a strict awareness crusade, swaying teenagers from adopting fake lifestyles
According to his assertion, the clarion call became necessary due to appalling news of young lads perpetrating murder for the ritual to beget abnormal wealth
Ambassador Lawrence continued, “It is shocking and disturbing to discover that at this jet generation, we’re seeing stories of ritual related killings in Nigeria. Even more alarming to see that it’s young individuals lacking good knowledge about life, indulging in this horrible crime”
“Honestly, I must confess that it periodically demonstrates wrong elements of information and also the lack of core contour, stemmed in such barbaric acts which don’t reflect well on us as a developing nation”
“All manifestation reveals that the function of shaping the foundation cannot be left in the hands of parents, intellectual institutions and religious bodies alone, everyone has a role to play, especially the trendsetters in our entertainment (pop culture) sectors”
“We must now act to rewrite the narrative of larger than life persona, frequently projected on TV and social media, to reshape the mindset of our youths in their quest to become great in life”
“The message is simple and clear, there is dignity in labour and everyone must work their way to the top based on values and hard work, not by shortcuts or being ambiguous and covetous of others. There is no quick road to success”
“I am using this medium to call on our superstars and celebrities (in Nollywood and music industry) to encourage our young ones by preaching diligence, good morals and selfless service (in their numerous contents) in achieving life goals and objectives” Ambassador Lawrence affirmed
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