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APC National Youth Leader Convenes Groundbreaking Renewed Hope Conversationszz

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6 months ago

April 26, 2026

…..Engages Ministers, Agency Heads, and Over 1,000 University of Abuja Students.

Cyril Ogar

In a bold and unprecedented move to bridge the gap between government and young Nigerians, the APC National Youth Leader, Dayo Israel, convened the maiden edition of Renewed Hope Conversations at University of Abuja, drawing an influential gathering of Ministers, heads of government agencies, and over 1,000 students in a powerful, no-holds-barred dialogue with policymakers.

The high-impact initiative served as a dynamic youth-centered governance platform, deliberately designed to foster transparency, deepen engagement, and give young Nigerians direct access to decision-makers shaping the nation’s future under the administration of Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

In an atmosphere charged with energy and candour, students engaged government officials head-on—asking tough questions, voicing concerns, and offering bold ideas on critical national issues. Discussions spanned education reform, job creation, entrepreneurship, digital innovation, national development priorities, and the urgent need for deeper youth inclusion in governance.

Leading the government delegation were top cabinet members, including the Minister of Education, Maruf Tunji Alausa; Hannatu Musa Musawa, Minister of Art, Culture and Creative Economy; the Minister of State for Regional Development, Uba Maigari Ahmadu, and Tope Fasua, the Special Adviser to the President on Economic Affairs, alongside heads of strategic national institutions.

Also, in attendance were key agency leaders, including the Managing Director of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), Mr. Akintunde Sawyerr; the Managing Director of the Nigerian Consumer Credit Corporation (CREDICORP), Uzoma Nwagba; the Director-General of the National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA), Dr. Temitope Ilori; the Director-General of NAFDAC, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye; and the Director-General of NITDA, Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi.

These leaders provided clarity on government programmes, addressed pressing concerns, and outlined bold policy interventions aimed at expanding opportunities for young Nigerians across education, healthcare, technology, and economic development.

The response from students was electric. Participants described the engagement as transformative, refreshing, and long overdue—many experiencing, for the first time, direct and meaningful access to top-tier policymakers in an open and responsive setting.

In recognition of active participation and to further empower learning, students received valuable support tools, including laptops, mobile phones, power banks, and other productivity-enhancing devices.

With a resounding success recorded at its debut outing, Renewed Hope Conversations has set a new benchmark for youth-government engagement. Momentum is already building for subsequent editions across campuses nationwide, as stakeholders double down on their commitment to inclusive governance and sustained youth participation.
This was more than a programme.
This was access.
This was empowerment.
This was Renewed Hope—activated.

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NYP Names Ogbor, Yerima Directors in 2026/2027 Leadership Team

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20 hours ago

November 3, 2026

The Gleamer

Cyril Ogar

The Nigeria Youths in Politics (NYP) has appointed two young professionals, Ogbor Christian Oghenetega and Arch. Yerima Eric Abdulazeez, as Directors of Innovation and Youth Empowerment, and Fundraising and Resource Mobilisation, respectively, in its 2026/2027 National Working Committee (NWC).

The appointments, approved by the organisation’s leadership, are aimed at strengthening its institutional capacity, promoting innovation, expanding youth participation and enhancing resource mobilisation to advance its objectives of promoting youth involvement in politics, leadership and governance.

In a statement signed on Tuesday in Abuja, NYP President, Hon. Blessing Oyefeso, said the appointments were based on the appointees’ professional backgrounds, leadership experience, entrepreneurial abilities and commitment to youth development and national progress.

Oyefeso expressed confidence that their wealth of experience, innovative ideas and dedication to service would contribute significantly to the organisation’s growth and the successful implementation of its programmes and strategic initiatives.

Ogbor, a real estate entrepreneur and property development professional from Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State, holds a degree in Science Laboratory Chemistry from Delta State University, Abraka.

He has experience in real estate investment, property development, project coordination and team leadership, with professional interests in technology, artificial intelligence, entrepreneurship and strategic leadership.

A strong advocate of youth empowerment and national development, Ogbor is passionate about encouraging young Nigerians to participate actively in politics and governance.

In his new capacity as Director of Innovation and Youth Empowerment, he is expected to spearhead innovative initiatives, develop youth-oriented programmes, promote entrepreneurship and digital innovation, and facilitate capacity-building opportunities to equip young people with relevant skills and leadership values.

Similarly, Arch. Yerima Eric Abdulazeez, an architect, entrepreneur and construction professional from Biu Local Government Area of Borno State, brings more than 10 years of experience in architectural design, construction management, project development and consultancy.

He holds a Bachelor of Science (BSc) and a Master of Education (MEd) in Architecture. He began his professional career at Julius Berger Nigeria Plc, where he acquired valuable industry experience and participated in projects involving international institutions, including the United Nations (UN) and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS).

Yerima is currently the Chief Executive Officer of Yericon-Towersix Integrated Services Ltd., an architecture and construction firm, where he provides strategic and technical leadership in design, construction, consultancy and project development.

As Director of Fundraising and Resource Mobilisation, he is expected to develop sustainable fundraising strategies, identify strategic partnerships, engage potential donors and institutional supporters, and mobilise financial and non-financial resources to support the organisation’s programmes and activities.

His experience in strategic planning, project management, entrepreneurship and institutional development is expected to strengthen the organisation’s resource mobilisation framework and long-term sustainability.

The Nigeria Youths in Politics is a youth-focused political and civic engagement organisation committed to promoting active participation by young Nigerians in the country’s political processes, leadership and governance.

Through advocacy, political education, mentorship, capacity development, strategic partnerships and grassroots mobilisation, the organisation seeks to equip young people with leadership skills, encourage democratic participation, influence public policy and ensure that their voices and interests are represented in national decision-making.

The organisation maintains that meaningful youth participation is critical to building a responsive, accountable and sustainable democratic society.

Congratulating the appointees, Oyefeso urged them to bring their professional expertise, creativity and commitment to service to bear on their respective assignments.

He also charged them to work closely with other members of the National Working Committee to advance the organisation’s vision, strengthen its structures and implement impactful programmes that would create opportunities for young Nigerians.

The appointments take effect within the 2026/2027 National Working Committee cycle as NYP continues efforts to strengthen its structures and expand its impact in youth political engagement, empowerment and national development.

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