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Politics
Youth Confab: Dr Maryam Keshinro, Hails South-East Participation in Virtual Engagement
The Permanent Secretary Federal Ministry of Youth Development and Chairman of the Central Planning Committee (CPC) of the National Youth Confab 2026, Dr Maryam Ismalia Keshinro has commended youths from the South-East region for their impressive participation in the first day of the Confab’s virtual engagement. Keshinro gave the commendation on Wednesday 7th October 2026…
Youth Confab: Best gift by Mr President to Nigerian Youth, says CYMS’s Director General, Chief Obinna Nwaka.
The Federal Government has on Monday 5th October 2026 officially commenced the virtual engagement phase of the National Youth Confab, with youths from the North Central geo- political Zone participating in the dialogue aimed at strengthening their involvement in national development and governance. In a statement issued by CYMS Media officer Hosea Parah on Tuesday…
THE CHANGE MUST BEGIN WITH US
🇳🇬 66 YEARS OF INDEPENDENCE: THE CHANGE MUST BEGIN WITH US As Nigeria marks 66 years of independence, this should be more than a celebration. It should be a moment of reflection. We often talk about changing Nigeria. We talk about bad leadership, corruption, poor governance, unemployment, insecurity, weak institutions and the failure of government….
CYMS, YOWICAN Seek Stronger Partnership for Youth Peace, Development
The Committee of Youth on Mobilisation and Sensitisation (CYMS) and the Youth Wing of the Christian Association of Nigeria (YOWICAN) have pledged to strengthen collaboration on youth mobilisation, peacebuilding, inclusion and national development. The commitment was made on Friday, September 25, 2026, when the CYMS Director-General, Chief Obinna Nwaka, received a delegation of YOWICAN led…
CYMS Honours Abaji Chairman for Grassroots Leadership
The Committee of Youth on Mobilization and Sensitization (CYMS) has honoured the Executive Chairman of Abaji Area Council, Federal Capital Territory, Hon. Abubakar Umar Abdullahi, with an Award of Excellent Performance, citing his reported contributions to grassroots development, youth empowerment and community-focused governance. The award was presented by the Director-General of CYMS, Chief Obinna Nwaka,…
CYMS Mobilises for National Youth Confab, Joins Presidential Villa Press Conference
The Committee of Youth on Mobilization and Sensitization (CYMS) has stepped up its participation in preparations for the 2026 National Youth Confab, as some of its members joined youth leaders, officials of the Federal Ministry of Youth Development and members of the Confab Planning Committee at a press conference in Abuja. The press conference, held…
Nwaka Hails South Africa Over UGO Fellowship
The Director-General of the Committee of Youth on Mobilization and Sensitization (CYMS) and Nigerian Focal Person of the UGO Fellowship Programme, Chief Obinna Nwaka, has commended the South African Government for launching the UGO Fellowship Programme. Nwaka described the initiative as a significant step towards youth empowerment, leadership development and stronger collaboration among young Africans….
Confab Committee Assigns Ugwumba Stakeholder Mobilisation Role for 2026 National Youth Confab
The Sub Committee on Contacts and Mobilization of the National Youth Confab has appointed Hon Kelechi Ugwumba to oversee the mobilisation of key stakeholders for physical participation at the forthcoming National Youth Confab. The assignment is part of preparations for the National Youth Confab recently announced by Chairman Central Planning Committee and the Permanent Secretary,…
YPP National Youth Leader Visits CYMS, Advocates Youth Inclusion, Good Governance
The National Youth Leader of the Young Progressives Party (YPP), Hon. Gbenga Owoyombo, on Friday visited the headquarters of the Committee of Youth on Mobilization and Sensitization (CYMS), where he held strategic discussions with the organisation’s Director-General, Chief Obinna Nwaka, on youth inclusion, good governance and national development. The high-level engagement, held on September 11,…
2027: Southern Kaduna Youths Move to Deepen Political Participation, Seek CYMS Partnership
With the 2027 general elections drawing closer, youths from Southern Kaduna have begun intensifying efforts to secure greater participation in Nigeria’s political and development process, with the Association of Ikulu National Youth seeking strategic collaboration with the Committee of Youth on Mobilization and Sensitization (CYMS). The move emerged on Thursday, September 10, 2026, when a…
