National Youth Alliance President Inaugurates 36 States, FCT Chairmen, Unveils Official Website

By Frank Oshanugor

The President, National Youth Alliance (NYA), Ambassador Aliyu Bin Abbas on Monday in Abuja inaugurated the 36 State Chairmen of the Alliance.

The leadership of the Federal Capital Territory chapter of NYA was also inaugurated in a well attended colourful ceremony which held at the NAF Conference Center, Abuja.

In his speech at the occasion, Abbas said
“today marks a historic milestone in the journey of the National Youth Alliance (NYA). We are not only inaugurating our 36 State Chairmen and the FCT leadership,

we are also unveiling our Official Website and Digital Portal—a symbol of structure, transparency, and a new digital direction for youth engagement in Nigeria.”

According to him, “this gathering is not ceremonial alone. It is symbolic. It is strategic.
And above all, it is a statement of intent.

“Nigeria’s youths and women are angry.They are aggrieved. Not because they lack ideas or energy—but because for too long, they have been excluded, misled, and under-represented in the decisions that shape their lives and their future.

“We must speak the truth: Many of our politicians have confused and misguided the youth—using them during elections, ignoring them during governance, and abandoning them after victory. Women, despite their strength, resilience, and numbers, remain largely confined to the margins of power.

“This is unacceptable.
And this is why the National Youth Alliance exists. The NYA is not a pressure group for noise. It is not a platform for violence.
It is a movement for structure, inclusion, and leadership development.

“Today, as we inaugurate our State Chairmen across the federation, we are deliberately positioning young men and women who understand their communities, who believe in unity, and who are committed to service—not self.

Speaking directly to the new Chairmen, Abbas said “To our newly inaugurated State Chairmen and FCT
leadership: You are not ceremonial figures.
You are architects of grassroots transformation. You carry the responsibility of organizing, educating, and mobilizing youths and women toward constructive participation in politics, governance, and nation-building.”

The Youth President added that “the unveiling of our official website and portal today further reinforces our commitment to transparency, coordination, and digital inclusion. This platform will connect our structures nationwide, amplify youth voices, provide access to opportunities, and serve as a hub for ideas, policy engagement, and leadership development.”

Speaking with some measure of passion, Ambassador Abbas said ‘Let me be very clear: The future of Nigeria will not be secured by age alone, nor by recycled leadership. It will be secured when youths and women are properly positioned—not as tools, but as decision-makers.

“We are not asking for power because of our age. We are demanding inclusion because of our competence, numbers, and stake in Nigeria’s future.

“The NYA will continue to advocate for peaceful engagement, political education, accountability, and responsible leadership. We will partner, we will engage, and where necessary, we will challenge—always in the interest of a better Nigeria.

“To our partners, elders, and allies who believe in this vision: thank you for standing with us.
To Nigerian youths and women watching today: your voice matters, your future matters, and your time is now. Together, we will build a Nigeria where leadership is earned, governance is inclusive, and hope is restored,” he declared.

The occasion was chaired by Dr. Segun Showumi with Prof. Ahmed Adamu as Guest Speaker. A former Minister of State for Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Dr. Ramatu Tijani Aliyu was Mother of the day.

Other dignitaries at the event included House of Representatives member, Hon. Suleiman Abubakar Gumi, Hon. Shehu Abdul Daura, Special Adviser to Katsina

State Governor on Drugs and Narcotics and many others across different political, religious and ethnic divides.