BY SAMIE WAIKORI

Premier of Malaita province Elijah Asilaua says the proposed youth hub for Auki in Malaita province will address some of the issues faced by youths in the province.

Asilaua recently made the statement applauding Ministry of Women, Youth, Children and Family Affairs (MWYCFA) for the $3 million funding toward the Youth Hub project.

He said Malaita province has a fast-growing young population with 53%, where unemployment and high school dropouts is rife.

Adding these issues gave birth to social disorder problems involved youths that halts them from seeking their potentials in life.

Asilaua noted the project will become a one-stop-shop for youths aims to achieve their full potential in delivery of health, protection, entrepreneurship and economic livelihoods programs.

“The project will provide adolescents and youths with physical fitness, technology and innovation, peer mentoring and educational workshops that encourage making healthy life choices.

“Such facility will prepare adolescents and youths with the necessary life skills to thrive in the modern workforce, including communication, leadership, cultural exchange, interpersonal and decision-making skills.

“The project will embrace five main key areas in health promotion, volunteering, psychosocial support, livelihoods, and life skills,” he said.

“It is also crucial to foster the well-being of young people and reduce future increase on social disorder problems,” he emphasized.

The premier mentioned his government through its provincial youth office is currently negotiating land in Auki for the construction of this multi-purpose building project.

He said work on the project expects to start this year.

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