The Delta State Chairman of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), Comrade Sagboje Odiri Milton CLN, has emerged as the Deputy National Secretary of the Forum of State Chairmen of the National Youth Council of Nigeria, following a unanimous decision by members of the forum during their meeting held in Abuja. The Forum of Chairmen, which comprises all State Chairmen of the NYCN across the 36 states of the federation and the FCT, serves as a strategic policy and consultative body that coordinates inter-state youth affairs and strengthens unity within the Council’s leadership structure nationwide. In his acceptance remarks,
Comrade Sagboje expressed gratitude to his colleagues for the confidence reposed in him, pledging to work collaboratively with the forum’s leadership to promote synergy among the states, advance youth development policies, and strengthen the operational efficiency of the Council at all levels. He reaffirmed his commitment to the ideals of the National Youth Council of Nigeria, stressing that his new role would further enable him to contribute meaningfully to the national youth agenda and foster inter-state partnerships that align with the Renewed Hope agenda of the Federal Government.
The forum’s leadership in the meeting charge every state to ensure proactive engagement, visible youth-oriented programs, and model of inclusiveness which are exemplary in advancing the goals of the NYCN at the subnational level.
The Newly Elected Executive Committee are:
:Engr. Adigun Ibrahim Olalekan (MNSE) – Chairman (Lagos State, South West)
Comr. Umar Abubakar – Secretary (Kaduna State, North West)
Comr. Sagboje Odiri Milton, CLN – Deputy Secretary (Delta State, South South)
Comr. John Shima JP – Treasurer (Benue State, North Central)
Comr. Okoh Bartholomew Ebuka, JP – Welfare Officer (Enugu State, South East)
Comr. Alamin Ibrahim O. – Public Relations Officer (Gombe State, North East)
The Forum reaffirmed its commitment to unity, inclusiveness, and purposeful leadership within the youth constituency. The new leadership pledged to collaborate with government institutions, development partners, and civil society organizations to address critical youth challenges such as unemployment, education, skill acquisition, and empowerment. The new leadership of the Forum of Chairmen is expected to serve as a bridge between state chapters and the national leadership of the NYCN, ensuring coordinated action and unified advocacy on key youth issues across Nigeria.