The Ogun State Chapter of the Nigerian Youth Alliance for Tinubu (NYAT) has intensified its stakeholder engagement drive with a courtesy and familiarisation visit to the Ogun State All Progressives Congress (APC) Youth Leader, Comrade (Hon.) Aremu Babatunde, as part of efforts to strengthen relationships, foster strategic partnerships and enhance youth mobilisation across the state.
The delegation, led by the NYAT Ogun State Coordinator, Prince (Hon.) Taiwo Olusegun, said the engagement was part of the chapter’s deliberate initiative to establish meaningful partnerships with key political stakeholders, improve grassroots coordination and create stronger channels of communication among youth and political structures across Ogun State.
*AAWARD OF EXCELLENCE*
A major highlight of the visit was the presentation of an Award of Excellence in Youth Leadership & Grassroots Mobilisation to Comrade (Hon.) Aremu Babatunde.
The award was presented in recognition of his leadership, commitment to youth development, grassroots engagement, mentorship and service to the youth constituency of Ogun State.
The NYAT Ogun State leadership described the honour as more than a ceremonial recognition, stressing that it was intended to appreciate exemplary leadership and encourage continued commitment to the development and empowerment of young people.
Receiving the delegation and the honour, the State APC Youth Leader welcomed the initiative and expressed his readiness to maintain a cordial relationship with NYAT Ogun State while exploring areas of cooperation capable of advancing youth participation and strengthening political structures across the state.
His response, according to the NYAT delegation, represents an encouraging foundation for establishing a sustainable working relationship between the organisation and the State APC Youth Leadership.
*NYAT REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO YOUTH MOBILISATION*
Speaking during the engagement, the NYAT Ogun State Coordinator explained that the organisation is focused on mobilising and organising young Nigerians for responsible political participation, leadership development, grassroots engagement, youth empowerment, civic awareness and support for progressive governance.
He stated that the Ogun State chapter was committed to building a strong, disciplined, inclusive and functional youth structure from the ward level through the local government areas to the state level.
According to him, NYAT’s activities would be anchored on peaceful mobilisation, strategic partnerships, youth inclusion, grassroots organisation, responsible political participation and service to the people, rather than political violence, intimidation or divisive practices.
The organisation also reaffirmed its support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, and the Renewed Hope Agenda, with a commitment to mobilising support for the continuity of the administration and its programmes through the 2027 General Elections and towards 2031, subject to applicable electoral and constitutional processes.
*STRATEGIC ENGAGEMENT WITH APC YOUTH PRO*
As part of the wider engagement, the NYAT delegation also met with Mr. Odedina Timothy, the Public Relations Officer of the Ogun State APC Youth structure, who also serves as the Odeda Youth Leader and is one of the Media Aides to the Executive Governor of Ogun State.
The meeting provided an additional strategic platform for the NYAT Ogun State leadership to introduce the organisation, explain its objectives and discuss opportunities for cooperation with relevant youth, political and media structures.
The engagement was described by the delegation as an important step towards creating stronger communication and collaboration between NYAT, the APC youth structure and other relevant stakeholders in the state.
*DELEGATION*
Those who accompanied the State Coordinator on the courtesy and familiarisation visit included:
- Chief (Hon.) Peter Idoko — Organising Secretary
- Comrade (Mrs.) Taofeek Mariam Bakare — Assistant General Secretary
- Comrade Tolu Adewusi — Director of Special Duties
- Comrade Egwakhide Sylvester — Member, Obafemi/Owode LGA
- Mr. Abdul Bayo — Member, Sagamu LGA
The delegation expressed appreciation to the Ogun State APC Youth Leader for receiving the team and for the opportunity to discuss areas of partnership, collaboration, youth mobilisation and grassroots development.
The organisation disclosed plans to continue engaging party leaders, youth leaders, community stakeholders, political organisations and other strategic partners across the state in pursuit of stronger youth participation and grassroots mobilisation.
The State Coordinator reiterated the chapter’s determination to build an enviable, formidable and purpose-driven NYAT structure in Ogun State, capable of contributing positively to youth development, peaceful political participation, grassroots mobilisation and the advancement of the Renewed Hope vision.
The chapter maintained that its approach would prioritise constructive engagement, inclusiveness, partnership and responsible leadership, while creating opportunities for young people to play meaningful roles in the political and developmental process.
The stakeholder engagements are expected to continue as NYAT Ogun State moves to strengthen its grassroots structure and deepen collaboration with relevant political and community stakeholders ahead of the 2027 political cycle and beyond.
