From Abel Zwanke, Lafia
A coalition of youth organizations under the umbrella of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), Nasarawa State Chapter, has passed a vote of confidence on Governor Abdullahi A. Sule and the Minister of Women Affairs, Hon. Imaan Suleiman Ibrahim, for their commitment to youth development and inclusive governance.
The resolution was made during a Youth Stakeholders’ Engagement organized in commemoration of the 2025 National Youth Day Celebration in Lafia. The event, chaired by Prof. Abdulkareem Kana, SAN, National Deputy Secretary General of the All Progressives Congress (APC), brought together youth leaders, government officials, and policymakers to deliberate on the role of young people in nation-building.
Speaking during the event yesterday , the Chairman of NYCN, Nasarawa State Chapter, Comrade Ja’afar Muhammad Loko, said the engagement provided an opportunity to strengthen the partnership between the state government and youths towards achieving sustainable development.
“Governor Sule has demonstrated genuine commitment to youth empowerment through policies that promote education, entrepreneurship, and innovation. We are proud of his leadership and the example he sets for others,” Loko stated.
He added that the recognition also extended to Hon. Imaan Suleiman Ibrahim for her outstanding performance as Minister of Women Affairs, describing her as “a beacon of hope and an inspiration to young women in Nasarawa and across the nation.”
“As the first young female Minister from Nasarawa State, Hon. Imaan has continued to raise the bar in public service, particularly in advancing gender inclusion and youth participation in governance,” he added.
Delivering a paper titled “Youth Empowerment for Nation Building,” the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Youth and Students Affairs, Rt. Hon. Shuaibu Sani, urged young people to take advantage of opportunities created by government initiatives to contribute meaningfully to national development.
“The future of this country rests on the shoulders of its youths. We must equip ourselves with the skills, discipline, and mindset needed to drive innovation and good governance,” Sani emphasized.
However, Executive Secretary of Nasarawa State Primary Healthcare Development Agency, Dr Usman Iskilu Saleh who was one of the panelists spoke extensively on access to healthcare as well as employment of thousands of youth the agency while commending the efforts of governor Abdullahi sule on his resolve to ensure health care services to the people of Nasarawa state.
The event also featured goodwill messages from dignitaries including the Deputy Speaker of the Nasarawa State House of Assembly, Hon. Muhammad Oyanki; Director-General of NASIDA, Barr. Ibrahim Abdullahi; and the Director-General of the Market Bureau, Prince Ahmed Ubangari, who all commended the initiative as timely and impactful.
At the end of the interactive session, the coalition of youth leaders representing over 28 organizations reaffirmed their confidence in the leadership of Governor Sule and Minister Imaan, pledging continued collaboration with government towards building a more prosperous and inclusive Nasarawa State.t
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