Members of Rwanda Youth Volunteers in Community Policing (RYVCP) have been commended for their human security initiatives and urged to be catalysts for security and development of the country.
The Minister of Local Government, Jean Claude Musabyimana made the remarks on Saturday, March 16, while addressing representatives of the youth group drawn from districts and sectors across the country, who convened in Kigali for a one day training.
The training aimed at enriching their understanding and active participation in fighting and preventing crimes, and to further drive the country’s development.
“We thank you for your contribution to national security and development. Increase the campaign in the community, especially on programmes related to the development of Rwandans by encouraging the people to participate to get out of poverty,” Minister Musabyimana said.
He asked them to show change in what they do and be an example to influence other young people to join and work with them.
“Be a catalyst for the development of the country and that goes with fighting and preventing crimes, and anything that can threaten the security of Rwandans.”
The Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIGP) in charge of Administration and Personnel, DCG Jeanne Chantal Ujeneza appreciated the will and hard work of youth volunteers in the security and development of the country.
“Your role is visible and appreciated, the voluntary work you have undertaken is valuable to the community. What you are doing is commendable and that is why we will continue to support you through the established channels,” DCG Ujeneza said.
She reminded them that the country counts on them as future leaders and urged them to tap into the available opportunities to drive the country’s transformation process.
She further told them to be dedicated and to have a purpose in whatever they do in order to achieve what they set out to do.
“Self-sacrifice is not a new thing among Rwandans because we have good examples of those who sacrificed to liberate this country. So, let us continue to strive to make this a suitable country for Rwandans, make it safe and warm for generations to live in,” the Deputy Police Chief said.
Preventing crime, she said, requires commitment and asked them to work in unison with the Police, share real time information and to recruit more members especially in communities.
There are more than 1.6 million members of youth volunteers dedicated to supporting the national security and development agenda.
The youth organisation contributes tremendously in many human security areas such as awareness against crimes like narcotic drugs, GBV; child protection, fighting malnutrition, among others.
They were particularly instrumental in the implementation of the national directives to contain the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic. (End)