The Lawra Youngsters Association, has congratulated Mr Pascal Dery, for being nominated as the District Chief Executive (DCE) by President John Dramani Mahama.

The chapter also commended the assembly members for putting the welfare of the area, above their personal interests to approve the nomination in good faith despite their political linings.

A statement issued in Accra on Wednesday by Mr Saakuur Karbo Augustine, President of the Chapter, said it is the expectation of the people that he would use all the experience at his disposal to help develop Lawra and its environs.

The chapter also called on Lawra citizens to help in the concerted efforts to “fight against poverty, preventable diseases, ignorance and eliminate illiteracy”.

GNA