Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has applauded the African Democratic Congress (ADC) for appointing young people into its National Working Committee (NWC), calling the decision a powerful example of youth inclusion in national politics.
He said the ADC had moved beyond mere rhetoric by giving young Nigerians active roles in decision-making.
Those appointed include Bilyaminu Duhu as Assistant National Youth Leader, North East; Jackie Wayas as Deputy National Publicity Secretary; Hassana Dada as Assistant National Youth Leader, North Central; David Itokpa as Deputy National Welfare Secretary; and Hauwa Yusuf as Deputy National Secretary.
Reacting to the news, Atiku took to X and wrote: “Congratulations to the vibrant young members of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) Bilyaminu Duhu (Assistant National Youth Leader, North East), Jackie Wayas, @JWEZEE, (Deputy National Publicity Secretary), Hassana Dada (Assistant National Youth Leader, North Central), David Itokpa @iamhistory_, (Deputy National Welfare Secretary), Hauwa Yusuf, @itz_hawee (Deputy National Secretary) and others, on their well deserved appointments to the party’s National Working Committee.
“The @ADCNig is no longer just speaking about youth inclusion; it is now boldly demonstrating it in action.
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“Indeed, the future of our youth must not be shaped in their absence, and I commend the ADC for setting a powerful example by giving them a seat at the table where decisions are made.
“This is what true leadership looks like, not just talking the talk, but walking it with purpose.”
Atiku’s statement echoes wider public calls for young Nigerians to take on more influential roles across all sectors, especially in shaping the country’s democratic future.