The Forum of State Chairmen of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) has declared support for the re-election bid of incumbent President Amb. Sukubo Sara-Igbe Sukubo for a fresh four-year term.
This endorsement of the forum, one of the most influential leadership organs of NYCN, was coming ahead of the council’s National Elective Congress, scheduled for September this year, where new national executives will be elected.
The Forum drawn from the 36 States of the Federation including the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja made their decision known in a communiqué issued at the end of their meeting in Ibadan, Oyo State on Thursday morning.
said their endorsement of Amb. Sukubo’s re-election bid is based on his impressive pedigree, capacity, and unwavering commitment to youth development and empowerment.
They acknowledged his visionary and exceptional leadership, as well as his tireless efforts in promoting the interests of Nigerian youth.
The State Youth Leaders noted that inclusivity, transparency, accountability, and participatory governance are the hallmarks of Sukubo’s style of leadership.
They pledged to mobilize massive support across the 36 states of the Federation, including the FCT, to secure a resounding electoral victory for Amb. Sukubo to enable him consolidate and sustain his laudable achievements in youth development, national cohesion, and nation-building.
The Forum of State Chairmen of NYCN also clarified that their endorsement of Sukubo does not preclude anyone with ambition from any part of the country from contesting for the presidency of the National Youth Council.
The communique was jointly signed by the Chairman of the Forum/ Chairman of Oyo State Chapter, Abdulsalam Olusegun; Secretary of the Forum/Chairman Katsina State Chapter, Shamsu Shamo and PRO of the Forum/Chairman Bayelsa State Chapter, Kokoriko Raphael.
Despite the forum’s endorsement, it said the democratic process of NYCN remains open to all eligible aspirants.
The endorsement of Sukubo by the Forum added significant weight to his re-election bid, underscoring his leadership qualities and commitment to youth development.
The Forum also threw its weight behind the recent amendment of its Constitution, which was adopted and ratified at its annual National Congress in Port Harcourt.
It noted that the amendment was designed to fortify the structural framework of the youth body, enhance its operational efficacy, and promote the holistic development and empowerment of Nigerian youth, taking into cognizance contemporary issues affecting young people.
The Forum emphasized the need for adherence to the amended Constitution, which it said serves as the bedrock of NYCN governance and operations.
The State Chairmen who pledged to take the lead in implementing the amended Constitution in their respective states, called on all members of the Youth Council, including affiliated voluntary youth organisations, to familiarise themselves with the amended Constitution and work assiduously towards its implementation.
The Forum lauded the report of the Affiliation and Revalidation Committee of NYCN which was recently adopted and ratified by its annual national congress in Port Harcourt wherein it validated 83 Voluntary Youth Organizations out of 104 as eligible members of the National Youth Council of Nigeria.
It called on the affiliated voluntary youth organisations that were revalidated to work collaboratively with NYCN under the leadership of Amb. Sukubo Sara-Igbe to achieve common goals and objectives.
The Forum further pledged to support the affiliated youth organisations in enhancing their capacity and effectiveness with a view to promoting youth development and empowerment.
The forum urged all organs of leadership of the NYCN including, the National Management Committee, National Executive Council, Board of Trustee, Advisory Council, etc to work collaboratively to promote Youth development and empowerment thereby harnessing their collective potentials to drive National Development.