Assab — Youth workers in Assab city expressed readiness to back up the national development drive. They made the pledge at a meeting during which it was stated that the nation-building process demands persistent efforts on the part of the youth.

Among the youths, Husein Khalid, Fiori Fisehaye and Solomon Tareke voiced conviction that the role of the youth is a major prerequisite in a country's development process, and reiterated that they would enhance participation in the implementation of national programs.

Mr. Azazi Bereketeab, head of the NUEYS branch in the Southern Red Sea region, said that the impact of organization is crucial in raising the awareness and production capacity of youths. He also pointed out that various programs would be launched in this regard targeting students and workers, and called on youths in the region to step up collaboration to this end.