Gwadar Ambulance Service holds youth leadership training programme

GWADAR: An awareness and training programme to promote youth leadership skills was held on 26 October in the hall of Municipal Corporation Gwadar. It was organised by Gwadar Ambulance Service with the BRSP Support Project and the support of the Government of Balochistan.

The programme aimed to empower young people, raise awareness of social responsibilities and promote their effective participation in civic and local government affairs.

Chief guest and briefing

The chief guest was Tehsil Chairman of Municipal Corporation Gwadar Majid Johar. Gwadar Ambulance Service Chairman Naseem Musa briefed the gathering on the organisation’s services and emergency medical aid. Aali Khan gave the participants basic training in first aid.

Mulla Sanaullah, young leaders and social workers also attended the programme. The event began with a recitation from the Holy Quran by Hafiz Jahanzaib. Naeem Hakeem was the host.

Majid Johar’s address

Addressing the event, Municipal Corporation Chairman Majid Johar said that making use of young people’s abilities was essential for social progress and effective local governance.

He stressed that young people should play an active role in resolving civic problems, serving the public and taking part in local government activities. The programme offered young people guidance on social service, educational and professional development, and the resolution of local problems.

In the question-and-answer session, participants asked questions about local issues, medical facilities and the ambulance service. At the end of the programme, Tehsil Chairman Majid Johar also took the participants on a tour of Municipal Corporation Gwadar.

Photo: Courtesy DGPR Balochistan