Nihi Emerges New President of NYCN …Council to honour important Nigerians

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Following last week's resignation of the former President of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), Ikenga Ugochinyere, the group has elected a new leadership with the former Chairman Kogi State chapter, Oladele John Nihi, emerging the president of the council.

Nihi defeated four others in the keenly contested election at the just-concluded unity congress of the council held in Abuja, to succeed Ugochinyere.

Ugochinyere had in a press conference last week announced his resignation as the president of the council, citing his "deep involvement in opposition politics".

In his valedictory speech, Ugochinyere announced that the council will honour some personalities.

He said the honours were in recognition of their outstanding contributions and appreciation of their sterling performance in guiding the Nigerian youth and giving hope to the young generation.

"As father of the nation, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo has never failed to speak truth to power even at the risk of his life. As the defender of constitutional governance and parliamentary independence, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, preached and lived the independence of the parliament.
"Rt Hon. Yakubu Dogara as the champion of democracy showed yet again to the world that with the independence of the parliament, democracy is strengthened. These two gentlemen as presiding officers, recorded for the 8th Assembly the best performances by any particular session of the National Assembly."
"For Governor Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, he is the protector of the Rivers Commonwealth and Champion of democracy. Everybody will agree that Governor Wike, more than any other thing, has protected his people against the invading anti=democratic forces and even also at the risk of his life. Mr. Benedict Peters is  the first ever life patron of the Youth Council.

"He stood with the Council. His love for Nigerian youths is legendary. He singlehandedly sponsors the Nigerian Football Federation and he sponsors the Confederation of African Football awards."
Ugochinyere urged the newly-elected president to keep the focus, unite the family and also endeavour to carry everyone along as much as possible.
"We have run our race; it is now your turn. Do not fail to speak for the youths; it is their sacred mandate that you hold," he added
 In his acceptance speech, Nihi promised  to serve with every sense of responsibility and commitment that far exceeds any personal interest.

He urged those who do not share in their aspiration to come together and let go of their pettiness.

He said, "The election is over, and we hope we can find a common ground to align for the emancipation of Nigerian youths. Now, let us have no more abuse, division and pettiness. Let us be better than that. Let us make a new start, and move forward to meet the great challenges ahead."

NEC member are Ajuriebele Emere, Deputy President, Chinedu Nwajiofor; Secretary General;  Aliyu Shehu, Assistant Secretary; Ugo Apuamaga, Treasurer, and  Abdullahi Zanna, Financial Secretary.
Others are Henrietta Okoli, Assistant Financial Secretary; Oluwatobi Jimoh, PRO,; Peter Abang, Legal Adviser; Opeyemi Aderinto, Auditor; Blessing Okwe, Social Director; Samson Kadiri,  Organising Secretary FCT and Ganiyu Abolarin, Organising Secretary, Kwara.

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