Toba Owojaiye reporting
Kaduna, Nigeria
In a bid to capitalize on the growing momentum of youth leadership across Africa, particularly inspired by the recent election of a 44-year-old president in Senegal, and drawing on Nigeria’s history of influential young leaders, the National Youth Alliance (NYA) has taken a significant step forward. The NYA, aimed at harnessing the energy and potential of young Nigerians ahead of the 2027 general elections, has announced the formation of its inaugural flagship program.
Truth Live News gathered that, the organization revealed the appointment of an interim Executive Committee charged with steering its affairs for the next six months. In a statement released by NYA National Chairman and Youth President, Ambassador Aliyu Bin Abbas, the dynamic team of individuals will lead efforts to empower and mobilize young Nigerians for positive change.
The interim Executive Committee comprises:
– Amb. Aliyu Bin Abbas – National Chairman/Youth President
– Hon. Tamunotonye Samuel Inioribo – National Secretary
– Comrade Darlington Agoha – National Organising Secretary
– Comrade Hamza Nasarawa – National Youth Leader
– Okwor Adanna Martina – National Women Leader
Other key members include:
– Barr. Adeola Onikoyi – National Legal Adviser
– Comrade Obande Gideon Obande – National Publicity Secretary
– Hon. Oladipupo Ogunseye – National Director of New Media
– Hon. Abdulhamid Dankyarko – National Director of Finance
– Prof Muhammad Sackor – NYA Consultant
– Comrade Abubakar – National Director Research & Planning
The Office of the National Chairman/Youth President will be supported by:
– Hon. Meshack Onyeche – Chief of Staff
– Babangida Aliyu – SSA Political Matters
– Okpani Jacob Onjewu Dickson – SSA Media and Publicity
– Hon. Hauwa Muhammad Kwajaffa – SSA Special Duties
– Comrade Abdulrahman Bala – SSA Student Matters
– Joseph Orike – SSA Foreign Relations
– Anthony Edet Effiong – SSA Protocol
– Gloria Z. Collins – Personal Assistant
The statement emphasized that the interim Executive Committee brings a wealth of experience and expertise, poised to inspire, mobilize, and empower young people to drive positive change in Nigeria, aligning with the NYA’s objectives.
