The minister of local government has urged university students to tackle genocide ideology on social media. 

This message was delivered during the Night To Remember on Friday organised by the AERG Students Association of the College of Medicine and Health Sciences (CMHS )and the College of Science and Technology.

AERG (Association des Etudiants et Eleves Rescapes du Genocide) is a body that brings together genocide survivors studying in university and secondary schools. It was formed by 12 students in the former National University of Rwanda in 1996. Today, it has chapters in every university in the country and 400 secondary schools.

Kaboneka requested the youth to fight the ideology on social media since it was a tool extremist use to impart their ideas.

"RPF won the battle that required casualties, why can’t the youth fight a struggle which does not require one to carry a gun?”, he asked.

"Let us rebuild. We cannot allow these genocide ideologists to misinterpret history”.

Also commenting on the ideology on social media former head of IBUKA and current member of Rwanda Elders Advisory Forum, Antoine Mugesera, called upon the media to play a role in combating the ideology.

"You need to wake up”, he urged. Speaking about the youth’s role today, Kaboneka, told the gathered audience that they had a major part to play.

"With determination you can make this country among the best nations in the world. You are the hope of our country. Nothing is impossible if we unite; we must use our strength to rebuild since the most challenging things are behind us”.

AERG deputy head, Josué Shema, called on members to be fearless and stay strong in the fight against the genocide ideology.

"We are ready to uphold the light of hope his excellency Paul Kagame lightened .I take this opportunity to voice our appreciation to RPF soldiers because they have been God’s workers.” he said .

Major General Jack Nziza promised the students that the country had changed for the good forever.

"Survivors have a great value; you are a mirror of Rwandan community. You must strive for greatness. Show the enemy that they did nothing because you are alive. In fact, you are the mirror images of those who passed away”.

The Principle of the CMHS, Philip Cotton, also urged them to be exemplary: "You must shine like stars in the dark world”.

A remembrance walk preceded the Night to Remember event.