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Crisis in National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) Uplift ND-PYLF as Leading Youth Body
The Niger Delta Progressive Youths Leadership Foundation (ND-PYLF) has emerged as a prominent youth organization in Rivers State, especially amid the recent challenges faced by the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) in the region.
Background of ND-PYLF
Established on September 13, 2015, ND-PYLF is a socio-cultural and non-partisan organization dedicated to promoting and protecting the language, culture, customs, and traditions of the Niger Delta region. The foundation emphasizes inter-community solidarity, world peace, ethnic cooperation, national integration, good governance, and the welfare of its people. It operates across nine chapters in the Niger Delta, encompassing states from the South-South, South-East, and South-West geopolitical zones, including Rivers State.
Crisis within NYCN
In recent times, the NYCN in Rivers State has been embroiled in internal conflicts and controversies. Notably, in October 2023, the state chairman, Chijioke Ihunwo, along with 15 other supporters of Governor Sir Siminalayi Fubara, were arrested during a pro-government protest. This incident highlighted the deepening divisions within the council.
Further exacerbating the situation, in December 2023, the NYCN issued an apology to President Bola Tinubu for “unguarded speeches” made during a rally supporting Governor Fubara. The recent one is the factions that broke out led by Nwisabari Bani, Chimenem worlu and Gift Jumbo. This series of events has led to a perceived decline in the NYCN’s influence and unity within the state.
ND-PYLF’s Ascendancy
Amid the NYCN’s turmoil, ND-PYLF has taken proactive steps to consolidate its leadership role among the youth in Rivers State. In October 2024, the foundation appointed Comrade Isaiah Johnson Obiechere as the chairman of its Rivers State chapter, signaling a renewed commitment to youth development and leadership in the region.
Demonstrating its dedication to regional unity and progress, ND-PYLF organized the Niger Delta Youth Peace Summit on November 1, 2024, in Port Harcourt. This landmark event brought together dignitaries and youth leaders from across the country to address critical issues related to peace, development, and youth empowerment in the Niger Delta.
Through these initiatives, ND-PYLF has solidified its position as a leading youth body in Rivers State, effectively filling the void left by the NYCN’s internal challenges. The foundation continues to champion the cause of the Niger Delta youth, fostering unity and advocating for sustainable development in the region.
Comrade Isaiah Johnson Obiechere
Chairman
Niger Delta Progressive Youths’ Leadership Foundation (ND-PYLF)
Rivers State Chapter
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