North Kigezi Diocese News
Youth attending the Second North Kigezi Diocese Annual Youth and Students’ Convention were this afternoon challenged to break free from addiction and destructive lifestyles in line with the convention theme, “Move On.”
Addressing participants during the afternoon session, the third speaker, Dr. Agrey Ayebazibwe, described addiction as a growing and serious challenge among Ugandan youth. He noted that drug abuse, alcohol consumption, and risky sexual behavior are increasingly undermining the health, productivity, and future of young people.
Dr. Agrey encouraged the youths to believe in their ability to change, emphasizing that God calls people from darkness into light. He warned that while harmful behaviors may begin easily, they often progress through stages that lead to dependence and eventual loss of purpose and usefulness.
He further cautioned young people against sexual immorality, abortion, and indecent conduct, identifying them as some of the most addictive and damaging practices affecting the youth today. He urged participants to remain focused on the direction of their lives, stressing the importance of discipline, self-control, and moral responsibility.
Dr. Agrey concluded by calling on the youths to seek Jesus Christ as the foundation for freedom and transformation, urging them to move on from addiction and embrace a life of purpose, integrity, and hope.
