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…
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…
🇳🇬 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….
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,…
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,…
The Director General of the Committee of Youths on Mobilization and Sensitization (CYMS), Chief Obinna Nwaka,has on Tuesday paid a courtesy visit to the Lagos Zonal Director of the (EFCC), Mr. Bawa Kaltungo, to strengthen collaboration on youth development and national engagement. The meeting, held in Lagos on Tuesday, focused on deepening the relationship between…
Nigeria’s Minister of Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande, has welcomed the appointment of Chief Obinna Nwaka as Nigeria’s Focal Person for the Nigeria–South Africa Exchange Fellowship Programme, describing it as a step toward strengthening youth engagement and regional cooperation. The appointment was announced by the foremost South Africa organization called Universal Greening Organisation (UGO), which named…
Chief Obinna Nwaka, the Director General of the Committee of Youth on Mobilization and Sensitization (CYMS) , represented the Honourable Minister for Youth Development, Engr Olawande Emmanuel Ayodele, at the 30th Anniversary celebration of the Integrity Group held at the Muson Center in Lagos. As a Guest Speaker at the event, Chief Nwaka took the…
The Director-General of the Committee of Youth on mobilization and Sensitization (CYMS), Chief Obinna Nwaka, has been honored with the Legacy Builders Award at the 2025 Legacy Building Conference, held recently in Abuja. The conference, organized by MANTHINKS, brought together leaders, changemakers and stakeholders committed to nation-building and youth empowerment. Serving as a Special Guest…
Chief Obinna Nwaka graciously represented the Honourable Minister for Youth Development, Engr. Olawande Emmanuel Ayodele (@ayowisdom_), as the Special Guest of Honour at the 2025 Church Management Support Ministry (CMSM) Maiden Founders Day Lecture. The historic event, held under the inspiring theme “The God Factor for Attitudinal Reformation in Nigeria: The Youth, Our Future,” brought…
