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North Central Reformed Youth Assembly Inaugurates National Executives, State Coordinators in Jos
The North Central Reformed Youth Assembly (NCRYA) on Saturday held its inaugural meeting in Jos, Plateau State, where it formally inaugurated its newly elected national executives and state coordinators who will drive the organization’s mandate across the North Central region.
The ceremony, held at Great Links Hotel, Gold and Base, drew youth leaders, government representatives, and stakeholders committed to enhancing youth involvement in governance and regional development.
In his opening remarks, Chairman of the Board of Trustees, Hon. Zachariah Sunday Diwong, described the event as a major milestone for youth across the six North Central states and the Federal Capital Territory. He noted that NCRYA was established in March 2025 following President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s signing of the North Central Development Commission (NCDC) Act.
Hon. Diwong said the Assembly is a legally registered youth movement dedicated to promoting unity, empowering young people, and supporting the implementation of the NCDC’s development agenda.
“We are here to inaugurate our state coordinators. We didn’t make it a large ceremony because of the security challenges in the country. But this step is important as we assign our coordinators the responsibilities that lie ahead,” he stated.
Representing Plateau State Governor, His Excellency Caleb Mutfwang, the Special Adviser on Youth Matters, Hon. Hitler Pwajok, commended the Assembly for its vision and assured them of the government’s support.
He applauded NCRYA’s emphasis on reform, unity, and youth empowerment, noting that the Mutfwang administration prioritizes the involvement of young people in governance.
“In this room, there is no Plateau, Nasarawa, Benue, Kwara, Niger or Kogi. There are only brothers and sisters united by a common goal,” he said. “The future of the North Central region depends on how well we empower the youth today.”
He urged other governors in the region to emulate Plateau State by appointing and involving young people in leadership roles, adding that societies that fail to invest in their youth risk stagnation.
Speaking after the oath of office was administered, the newly inaugurated National Chairman, Comrade Joel Anji, described NCRYA as a movement committed to reviving the identity, culture, and developmental aspirations of the North Central region.
He applauded President Tinubu for establishing the NCDC and expressed optimism that the Commission would address long-standing developmental challenges.
“We witnessed the inauguration of the NCDC in Abuja as the only youth organization that proudly displayed its flag,” he recalled. “We urge the Federal Government to provide sustained financial and operational support to ensure the Commission achieves its objectives.”
On rising insecurity in the region, Comrade Anji commended the Plateau State Government for the proactive closure of schools in response to recent security threats. He referenced recent student kidnappings in Niger and reported cases in Nasarawa, calling for stronger regional collaboration.
“You cannot pursue education if you are not alive. We support every action aimed at safeguarding students and communities,” he said.
He further urged governments in Niger, Nasarawa, Benue, Kogi, Kwara, and the FCT to intensify efforts to protect lives and property, ensure good governance, and partner with youth groups to strengthen community resilience.
Highlighting NCRYA’s core values—integrity, unity, civic engagement, interfaith tolerance, and cultural revival—Comrade Anji announced plans for extensive engagements with traditional rulers, government officials, youth bodies, and security agencies across the region.
“One of our major priorities is rebuilding religious tolerance and ensuring that criminals are not shielded under the guise of ethnicity or religion,” he added.
The event concluded with the presentation of appointment letters to newly inducted state coordinators and executives, marking the beginning of coordinated youth-led initiatives across the North Central region.
The inauguration comes amid heightened insecurity—including student kidnappings, communal tensions, and school closures—reinforcing calls for stronger community participation, youth leadership, and regional cooperation.
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VALGEE Transport Services Limited is expanding its fleet with additional Toyota Sienna vehicles as the company moves to strengthen passenger capacity and improve service delivery across its Jos–Abuja and Jos–Makurdi routes.
The expansion comes as the company seeks to improve vehicle availability, support more predictable departure schedules and respond more effectively to passenger demand.
VALGEE has established a presence in interstate transport, particularly along the Jos–Abuja corridor. The latest fleet expansion represents a further investment in its existing operations, with a focus on improving reliability and maintaining service consistency.
Beyond adding vehicles, the company is also working to strengthen its operational systems, including vehicle coordination, booking processes and the overall passenger experience.
Mr. Liberty Makwin, CPA, CNA, Chief Executive Officer of VALGEE Transport Services Limited, said the investment reflects the company’s commitment to building a transport service that can accommodate growing demand without compromising its standards.
“Our focus has always been on building a transport service passengers can depend on. As demand grows, we are strengthening our capacity, improving our systems and ensuring that the VALGEE experience continues to meet the standard our passengers expect.”
The additional vehicles are expected to provide greater flexibility in managing bookings and scheduled departures while reducing pressure on existing fleet capacity, particularly during busy travel periods.
With the expansion, VALGEE is reinforcing its focus on operational growth, dependable service and improved travel options for passengers travelling between Jos, Abuja and Makurdi.
The camp of the presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party, SDP, Adewole Adebayo, has urged Nigerians to scrutinise those aspiring to lead the country ahead of the 2027 general election while faulting President Bola Tinubu over reports that he will be absent from the campaigns.
The Movement Adebayo for President, MAP, made its position known in a statement titled ‘Choosing Between President Tinubu and Citizen Adebayo: A Social Democratic Manifesto That Signposts National Redemption’.
Highlighting Adebayo’s manifesto tagged ‘Farewell to Poverty and Insecurity’, the campaign team said the SDP candidate is a better alternative with a policy framework focused on poverty reduction, national security and economic development.
The SDP presidential candidate’s camp criticised Tinubu over his reported decision not to participate directly in the APC’s presidential campaign tour, arguing that candidates should engage with voters and explain their policy proposals.
According to the campaign team, the President’s decision to concentrate on governance while the APC Presidential Campaign Council campaigns on his behalf raises questions about direct engagement between presidential candidates and the electorate.
The campaign team further urged APC governors and party leaders to prioritise national interests in their political calculations, expressing concern over the country’s economic and security challenges.
It, however, said Nigerians should look beyond political affiliations and assess candidates based on their policy proposals, governing philosophy and plans for addressing the country’s development needs.
Highlighting Adebayo’s policy document, the campaign team described ‘Farewell to Poverty and Insecurity’ as a comprehensive blueprint for addressing Nigeria’s socioeconomic challenges.
It said the manifesto outlines a development agenda built around 12 priority areas, including national security, food security, electricity, affordable energy, jobs and enterprise, education and skills development, healthcare, modern infrastructure, innovation, transparent government, national unity and Nigeria’s international relations.
According to the campaign team, the document provides proposed strategies for moving Nigeria from poverty to prosperity, strengthening national security and improving citizens’ access to essential services.
It noted that the manifesto also incorporates a four-year delivery framework intended to establish measurable targets and track progress throughout a potential Adebayo administration.
According to the team, Adebayo’s first 100 days in office would focus on establishing institutional mechanisms for monitoring government performance and identifying priority areas for intervention.
Among the proposed measures are the establishment of a Presidential Delivery and Performance Office, directives to Federal Government ministries, departments and agencies, MDAs, on implementing the objectives of Chapter II of the Constitution, and baseline assessments of the security, power, food, health, education and infrastructure sectors.
The framework also proposes transparency measures for public procurement and expenditure, federal-state delivery agreements and the publication of a presidential performance dashboard.
The team said these measures are intended to strengthen accountability and provide Nigerians with a mechanism for tracking government performance.
The campaign team added that Adebayo’s proposed priorities would include improving security, stabilising essential services, expanding agricultural production, strengthening domestic energy supply and initiating priority electricity and transport projects. The plan also proposes youth skills development and employment programmes as part of efforts to expand economic opportunities.
According to the team, in years two and three, Adebayo’s administration will focus on expanding industrial clusters and infrastructure projects, improving electricity distribution, and investing in irrigation, food storage and processing, pharmaceutical production, technology, manufacturing, rail transportation, broadband, housing and water supply.
In the fourth year, the team said an Adebayo-led SDP government will focus on completing priority projects, strengthening successful programmes through permanent institutions, publishing audited performance reports and presenting Nigerians with an end-of-term scorecard.
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