The South East zone of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) has inaugurated a forum of affiliated youth organisations in Awka, Anambra State, and passed a vote of confidence on the council’s national leadership, reaffirming commitment to unity and youth development.
The South East zone of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) has inaugurated the Forum of South East Affiliated National Youth Organisations in a move aimed at strengthening coordination, participation and development among youth bodies in the region.
The inauguration, held at Anzeel Hotel and Suites, Awka, brought together leaders and representatives of 37 affiliated national youth organisations across the South East geopolitical zone.
The forum was formally inaugurated by the NYCN Vice President (South East), Comrade Ifeanyi Henry Atigwe, who urged members to remain committed to unity, discipline and youth-driven development.
At the event, Sir Arthur Obiora was appointed Patron of the Forum, while Sunny Odogwu emerged as Chairman. Emeka Atuanya, Esq. was appointed Secretary.
Delivering a keynote lecture titled Strengthening Youth Participation for National Unity, Good Governance and Sustainable Development, Ambassador Chibuzor Ekwenye called for stronger youth engagement in governance and civic responsibility.
He also expressed concern over Nigeria’s security situation, particularly in the South East, urging government at all levels to adopt urgent and coordinated measures to address insecurity.
Goodwill messages were delivered by several stakeholders, including Comrade Kanu Chidiebere, Engr Anthony Aniebue, and Comrade Ugochukwu Godwin Okoye, who was represented by his deputy, Comrade Henry Chinonso Enwuchiola.
In his closing remarks, Comrade Samuel Egwuatu commended the peaceful conduct of the inauguration and urged sustained unity among youth organisations.
A motion of vote of confidence on the National Executive Council (NEC) led by Ambassador Sukubo Sara-Igbe Sukubo was moved by Mr Akims Peters and seconded by Alex Osaka, and unanimously adopted.
The forum reaffirmed its confidence in the NEC leadership, commending its commitment to youth development, institutional stability and national cohesion.
The Deputy President of NYCN, Ambassador Innocent Nduanya, congratulated the newly inaugurated forum and urged members to work closely with the office of the Vice President (South East) to advance the council’s mandate.
In a communiqué, the forum called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to intensify efforts to address insecurity in the country and urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to ensure a credible, free and peaceful 2027 general election.
The forum reaffirmed its commitment to youth empowerment, national unity, peacebuilding and sustainable development.
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