Nasarawa youths vow to contribute to nation’s building, development 

……Picks Ex- NSHA Speaker as Patron

….Inaugurates 13 LGA Speakers. 

From Abel Zwanke, Lafia 

The Youth Assembly of Nigeria (YAN), Nasarawa State Chapter, has inaugurated the newly elected Speakers of thirteen Local Government Areas of the state.

The event took place yesterday at the Conference Hall of De 1st Crown Luxury Hotel, Lafia, with youth leaders, stakeholders, and friends of the Assembly in attendance.

It was a double event. After the swearing-in, the Assembly also announced the former Speaker of the Nasarawa State House of Assembly, Musa Ahmed Muhammad, as its new State Patron.

Organisers said his choice was not accidental but a result of “his cognate legislative experience, commitment to youth development, and passion for nation building.”

National Speaker of YAN, Shuaibu Sani, applauded the inauguration and the appointment of the former Speaker.

Musa Ahmed Muhammad is a proven leader. His guidance and experience will no doubt strengthen this Assembly and help us achieve greater impact,” Sani declared.

State Speaker of YAN, Ovye Waki Abimiku, used the occasion to challenge the new Speakers to take their roles seriously.

“You are not here for titles. You are here to carry the voices of young people in your various LGAs. 

“Your duty is to drive positive change, unity, and development across the state,” he charged.

Responding to his appointment, Musa Ahmed Muhammad thanked the Assembly for finding him worthy.

“I am humbled by this honour. My commitment has always been to see young people thrive and take active roles in leadership and governance. 

“I will continue to support initiatives that strengthen youth participation in nation building,” he assured.

Those inaugurated include Bawa T. Babandela (Akwanga), Hashimu Musa Tafida (Awe), Jude Ochepo Osewu (Doma), Ridwan Ramalan Madaki (Keffi), Emmanuel T. Danjuma (Kokona) among others.

The Nations News reports that the event drew a strong presence of youth leaders including the State Chairman of NYCN, Comr. Jaafar Loko; State DSP of YAN, Comr. Ramalan Aminu Abubakar; State Secretary of NYCN, Comr. Akolo Alaku; State Deputy Whip, among others.

The leadership of the group however reaffirmed its commitment to contribute to youth development and nation building in Nigeria.