Youth Foundation Elects Officials, Preaches Peaceful 2027 Elections
By Felix Oti,Awka
It was cheering news Friday last week, when a youth focused foundation in Southern Nigeria, Foundation for Youth Capacity and Skill Development, Southern Region inaugurated it’s elected officials at Milatel Hotels and Suites, Awka, Anambra State.
At the meeting tagged the election appraisal meeting, the Foundation deliberated how it was going to be involved in the January 2027 general elections in Nigeria.
The Foundation for Youth Capacity and Skill Development Southern Region elected key leadership officials across it’s region and elected State Coordinators to man it’s affairs across the region.
Those elected officials in were
Kingsley Nwagwe, Esq. – Chairman, Board of Trustees (BOT) and South-South Regional Coordinator.
Oladipupo Mammud – Deputy National Chairman.Deacon Kelechi Ijeoma – National Secretary,
Mr. Olottah Johnson – South-East Regional Coordinator and
Rotimi James – South-West Regional Coordinator.
Others were Mr. Ajatolamba Paul – Anambra State Coordinator, Mr. Igwe Daniel – Enugu State Coordinator,
Mr. Mbahaotu Chrysogonus Uchechukwu – Imo State Coordinator and
Mr. Agomuo Chigozie Stanley – Abia State Coordinator as well as
Mr. Igwe Ugochukwu Ernest – Ebonyi State Coordinator.
According to Mr. Olottah Johnson, the South-East Regional Coordinator, the
Southern Leadership of the Foundation for Youth Capacity and Skill Development is ready for the 2027 general elections.
Speaking to newsmen Mr. Olottah, said, the meeting brought together key members of the Foundation’s Southern leadership ro deliberate on the preparedness of the organization towards 2027 and tp effect a leadership change.
He said: “The meeting provided an opportunity for the Southern leadership to review the political landscape, assess preparations for the forthcoming elections, and consider the role of the Foundation in promoting peaceful democratic participation.
“The Southern bloc of the Foundation congratulated candidates who emerged from their respective political parties to contest the 2027 General Elections at various levels.
” It wished them well and urged all political actors to conduct their campaigns with decorum, tolerance, and respect for democratic principles.
“The Foundation also called on the nation’s security agencies to provide a safe and conducive environment for peaceful political campaigns and the eventual conduct of credible elections.
“It stressed the importance of impartiality, professionalism, and vigilance in protecting citizens and safeguarding the democratic process.
Furthermore, the Foundation called on all stakeholders, particularly young people, to embrace peaceful coexistence, uphold democratic values, reject political violence, and contribute meaningfully to the successful conduct of the 2027 General Elections.
“The meeting reaffirmed the Foundation’s commitment to youth mobilisation, civic education, leadership development, and the promotion of peaceful democratic participation across the Southern region, with particular emphasis on strengthening its structures throughout the Southern region”.
