The CityBoy Movement (CBM), Abia State Chapter, has clarified the structure of its Student Affairs Department, stating that there is no officially recognized position known as “Student Coordinator, CBM Youth Wing, Abia State” within the approved Student Affairs structure of the Movement.
The clarification follows a recent publication concerning the protest at the headquarters of the CityBoy Movement in Umuahia, in which Comrade Emeka Kenneth Uche was reportedly presented as the “Student Coordinator of the CBM Youth Wing, Abia State.”
The State Chapter wishes to state categorically that Comrade Emeka Kenneth Uche has never been appointed, designated or authorized by the appropriate leadership of the Movement to occupy or act in the capacity of Student Coordinator of the CBM Youth Wing, Abia State.
According to the State Director of Student Affairs, Ambassador Comrade Paschal Emediegwu, the designation does not form part of the recognized organogram or administrative structure of the Student Affairs Department in Abia State.
Ambassador Comrade Paschal Emediegwu, who remains the duly recognized State Director of Student Affairs, stated that he is responsible for coordinating the affairs of the students’ community within the structure assigned to the department.
He explained that creating or projecting offices that are not contained within the recognized structure could cause unnecessary confusion among students, coordinators, members of the Movement and the general public.
The State Director further stressed that the Student Affairs structure is committed to maintaining a clear, transparent and properly coordinated system of leadership, particularly in matters concerning the representation of students within the CityBoy Movement.
The CityBoy Movement, Abia State Chapter, therefore dissociates its Student Affairs structure from any statement, representation or activity undertaken by persons who have not been officially authorized to represent the department.
The State Chapter acknowledges that citizens have the right to express their grievances and participate in lawful and peaceful activities. However, such activities should not be presented as official positions or actions of the Student Affairs Department where no such authorization has been given.
The Movement also calls on members of the public, the media, students, CBM members and other stakeholders to exercise caution when reporting or sharing information concerning the leadership structure of the Student Affairs Department and to rely on official communication from the recognized leadership of the Movement.
The CityBoy Movement, Abia State Chapter, remains committed to peace, unity, discipline, transparency and responsible engagement with the students’ community across the State.
The State Chapter will continue to strengthen its relationship with students and ensure that the interests and participation of young people within the Movement are coordinated through a properly constituted and accountable structure.
