The Northern Youth Assembly (NYA), also known as Majalisar Matasan Arewa, has reaffirmed its commitment to empowering young people in Kano State and across the North to take responsibility for their future and contribute meaningfully to societal development.
This was stated by the National Secretary of the organisation, Dr. Hafiz Garba, in his welcome address at the one-day All Kano Youth Conference held on Monday at Northwest University, Kano.
Dr. Garba emphasized that sustainable development can only be achieved when youths move beyond complaints and begin to offer practical and workable solutions to societal challenges.
> “Dear youths of Kano, history will not remember what we wished for, but what we worked for. Let today mark the beginning of ideas that translate into action, unity that births progress, and dialogue that shapes policy,” he said.
The conference, themed “Setting the Agenda for the Development of Kano State,” brought together youths from across the state to deliberate on pathways to growth, unity, and self-reliance.
Delivering the keynote address, the Kano State Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Comrade Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya, urged young people to rise up and build meaningful lives for themselves and the society.
Comrade Waiya stressed that a fulfilling life is anchored on integrity, dedication, determination, and self-discipline, while advising youths to embrace patience and strategic planning in the pursuit of their goals.
The event attracted representatives of key security agencies, including the Department of State Services (DSS), the Nigeria Police Force, and the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA). Also in attendance were members of the academia, student union leaders, youth and women groups, as well as media practitioners.
One of the highlights of the conference was the presentation of Awards of Honour to the Executive Governor of Kano State, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, the Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Comrade Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya, and several distinguished businessmen and administrators, in recognition of their contributions to youth development and good governance.
