By: Joy Musa
In a landmark move signaling a shift toward dynamic youth leadership in Northern Nigeria, the Borno State chapter of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) has officially endorsed Comrade Abdullahi Ibrahim as the Chairman for the North East Zone.
The endorsement, announced during a high-level youth stakeholders’ meeting in Maiduguri, was met with widespread applause from youth leaders, civil society representatives, and grassroots mobilizers across the region. The decision reflects growing confidence in Comrade Ibrahim’s leadership credentials, activism, and commitment to youth empowerment.
Comrade Abdullahi Ibrahim, a former Students’ Union President and seasoned youth advocate, had earlier declared his intention to contest for the NYCN Vice Presidency (North East) in Bauchi, pledging to redefine youth leadership through inclusivity, rural development, and institutional reform.
“This endorsement is not just a personal victory,” Ibrahim stated, “but a call to action for every young person in the North East. Together, we will build a council that listens, acts, and delivers.”
The Borno State NYCN leadership, emphasized that Ibrahim’s track record in peacebuilding, youth mobilization, and community engagement made him the ideal candidate to represent the region at the national level. He noted that the endorsement aligns with the council’s broader mission to promote peace, unity, and youth participation in governance.
The North East zone, comprising Borno, Bauchi, Adamawa, Gombe, Yobe, and Taraba States, has faced significant challenges ranging from insecurity to youth unemployment. Stakeholders believe that Ibrahim’s leadership will catalyze transformative initiatives aimed at addressing these issues.
However, Youth Groups and civil society organizations have described the endorsement as a strategic move that could reshape the future of youth representation in the region. With the NYCN elections approaching, all eyes are now on Comrade Abdullahi Ibrahim as he prepares to take his message of hope and reform across the six states of the North East.
