By Euclid Myke, Abuja
Ahead of the National Elective Congress of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) taking place in Jalingo, the North-West Zone of the Youth Council has unanimously endorsed the re-election of incumbent President Amb. Sukubo Sara-Igbe Sukubo.
Amb. Sukubo is seeking a second four-year term as President of the National Youth Council of Nigeria at the National Elective Congress scheduled for 19th to 21st September 2025 in Jalingo, Taraba State.
The Forum of State Chairmen of NYCN in the zone, comprising the Kano, Kaduna, Katsina, Sokoto, Jigawa, Kebbi, and Zamfara State chapters, expressed their support in a communiqué issued after their meeting in Kano, which was made available to journalists on Saturday.
In the communiqué signed by Comr. Nuhu Salihu Maishinkafa, Zamfara State Chairman of NYCN / Chairman, Forum of North-West State Chairmen of NYCN; Comr. Umar Abubakar, Kaduna State Chairman of NYCN / Secretary, Forum of North-West State Chairmen of NYCN; and Comr. Muhammad Abdullahi Sule, Kano State Chairman of NYCN / PRO, Forum of North-West State Chairmen of NYCN, the youth leaders highlighted Sukubo’s outstanding performance, unwavering dedication to youth development, commitment to upholding the NYCN constitution, and relentless efforts in defending and promoting the interests of Nigerian youth as reasons for their support.
They observed that Sukubo’s exceptional leadership qualities make him deserving of re-election to build on his remarkable achievements in office.
“Amb. Sukubo Sara-Igbe is a detribalized Nigerian and a rallying figure whose leadership style has greatly enriched the youth constituency across the country, regardless of tribe, ethnicity, or religion, building bridges of unity among Nigerian Youth, strengthening national cohesion, and promoting peace-building.”
“The North-West zone believe that by re-electing Amb. Sukubo, the NYCN would continue on its trajectory of progress, further empowering Nigerian youths and advancing their interests.”
“The zone’s decision reflects a strong desire for continuity and stability in the leadership of the NYCN, and we believe Amb. Sukubo’s experience and vision would be invaluable in further shaping the future of Nigerian youths,” the zone stated.
The State Chairmen added that they have communicated their resolution to the Federal Minister of Youth Development, the Office of the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Youth Initiative, Delivery, and Monitoring, as well as to the National Assembly Committees on Youth Development and the state governments in the zone, appealing for support for the re-election of its President, Amb. Sukubo Sara-Igbe.
They pledged to rally and galvanise support from various stakeholders in the zone to ensure a landslide electoral victory for Amb. Sukubo at the polls.
Regarding the proposed National Youth Conference (Confab) by the President Bola Tinubu-led administration, the North-West Youth Leaders respectfully requested one thousand participation slots for the zone while commending the President for the initiative.
They emphasised that this allocation would foster inclusive participation, a sense of belonging, and enhanced engagement of youths from the zone in governance, policy formulation, and decision-making processes directly affecting the youth constituency.
Furthermore, the youth leaders dissociated the North-West Zone of NYCN from the illegal activities of some impersonators of the National Youth Council of Nigeria, led by Mr. Solomon Adodo, who parade themselves as President and members of the National Executive of NYCN to deceive and defraud unsuspecting members of the public.
“While we call on law enforcement agencies to investigate them, we strongly believe that the days of their unlawful activities are numbered, as the long arm of the law will soon catch up with them,” they said.
