FCT Youth Network Dissolves Advisory Board, Names New Council Leadership
- The FCT Youth Network dissolved its former Youth Stakeholders Council Advisory Board and inaugurated a new leadership body in Abuja
- Comrade Abubakar Sadiq was appointed Acting Chairman of the new FCT Youth Stakeholders Council, with Comrade Yahuza Abubakar as Secretary
- The new advisory body will focus on bridging communication gaps between youth groups, community leaders and elders across the FCT's 17 chiefdoms
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The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Youth Network has replaced its existing Youth Stakeholders Council Advisory Board with a newly inaugurated leadership structure, citing the need for stronger coordination and broader youth representation across the Territory.
The change was approved during the first executive meeting of the network's newly elected leadership, convened at the Abuja Original Inhabitants Youth Empowerment Organisation (AOIYEO) office in Abuja.
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Comrade Abubakar Sadiq was named Acting Chairman of the reconstituted FCT Youth Stakeholders Council, while Comrade Yahuza Abubakar takes the role of Secretary.
New Council's Mandate
The reconstituted council is expected to serve as both an advisory and coordinating body for youth organisations and associations across the FCT, spanning the Territory's 17 chiefdoms, 858 indigenous communities and various residents' associations.
AOIYEO Executive Director, Commandant Isaac David, explained that the new advisory body would draw members aged between 40 and 50 to act as a link between younger people and community elders.
"This decision is to bring together youths from age 40 to 50 years to serve as an advisory body to the FCT Youth Network and other indigenous youth organisations to bridge the gap between the youths and elders of the FCT," David said.
He added that the group would also function as a board of trustees, responsible for harmonising indigenous youth groups and residents, supporting policy-making and resolving grievances. David confirmed that additional directors from across the six area councils would be announced at a later date.
Commitment to Unity and Representation
FCT Youth leader Destiny Yamawo said the dissolution of the former board was a deliberate step taken in the interest of cohesion and more effective service delivery to young people.
"This is about unity and service. We are committed to building bridges, not barriers, and ensuring that the voices of FCT youths are heard and represented at every level of decision-making," Yamawo said.
He said the network remains committed to youth empowerment, peacebuilding and sustainable development across all six area councils of the FCT.
The council is also expected to work alongside indigenous youth organisations, community leaders and residents' associations to promote inclusive dialogue on issues affecting young people in the Territory.
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