By Jabiru Hassan
The National Youth Alliance (NYA) has approved the appointment of chairpersons for the six North Central states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, as part of efforts to strengthen its organizational structure and expand youth participation in national development. The appointments, announced by the national leadership of the alliance, cover Kogi, Niger, Plateau, Benue, Kwara, and Nasarawa states, as well as the FCT. The move is aimed at enhancing grassroots mobilization, improving coordination, and deepening the involvement of young people in governance and socio-economic development across the North Central geopolitical zone.
According to the NYA leadership, the decision reflects its confidence in the competence, integrity, experience, and commitment of the newly appointed officials to advance the alliance’s vision, mission, and core values. “These appointments form part of our strategic efforts to strengthen youth-driven leadership at the state and regional levels, while ensuring effective representation and participation of young people in national discourse,” the statement said. The newly appointed chairpersons are Comrade Abel Adinoyi Salami for Kogi State; Hon. Nuhu Liman for Niger State; Dr. Kwarshak Kelvin for Plateau State; Comrade Ene Cynthia Olofu-Ogbe for Benue State; Arc. Akanbi Lamidi for Kwara State; and Amb. Deenilislam Abdullahi for Nasarawa State. Hon. Shu’aibu Lawal has been appointed as the NYA Chairman for the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja.
The National Youth Alliance charged the appointees to discharge their responsibilities with dedication, discipline, inclusiveness, and loyalty to the ideals of youth empowerment, unity, good governance, and national progress.They were also urged to work collaboratively with relevant stakeholders, including government institutions, civil society organizations, and community leaders, to expand the NYA’s footprint and impact within their respective jurisdictions. The leadership emphasized that the new chairpersons are expected to play a key role in mobilizing young people, promoting civic engagement, and driving programs that align with the alliance’s objectives of national unity and sustainable development. “The success of the alliance at the grassroots level depends largely on the effectiveness, commitment, and leadership capacity of our state and FCT chairpersons,” the statement added.
The NYA expressed optimism that the appointments would further strengthen its presence in the North Central region and contribute meaningfully to youth-focused advocacy, policy engagement, and leadership development initiatives. The leadership of the National Youth Alliance congratulated the newly appointed chairpersons and wished them success in their assignments, expressing confidence that they would justify the trust reposed in them and deliver measurable results.
