Dan Obo Emerges Vice President, South South as NYCN Elects New National Executive Council

Dan Obo Emerges Vice President, South South as NYCN Elects New National Executive Council

 

 

Comrade Dan Obo Jnr., a prominent youth leader and Special Assistant on Youth Mobilisation to Cross River State Governor Bassey Otu, has emerged as the Vice President, South South of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), following the election of a new National Executive Council (NEC) in Abuja.

 

Dan Obo, who hails from Obubra Local Government Area and previously served as the NYCN Chairman in Cross River State, now joins a restructured NYCN leadership under the presidency of Comrade Solomon Adodo.

 

His emergence is seen as a significant recognition of his longstanding commitment to youth development and mobilization in the South-South region.

 

The election was part of sweeping reforms carried out during an Emergency National Management Meeting held on June 13, 2025, in Abuja.

 

The gathering, which brought together stakeholders, zonal representatives, state chairmen, and NYCN veterans, aimed to address the deep-seated leadership crisis that had plagued the council in recent years.

 

Leadership Shake-up and Expulsions

 

In a communiqué issued after the meeting, the Council announced the expulsion of Mr. Sukubo Sara-Igbe Sukubo, citing gross misconduct, including document forgery, the issuance of a ₦200 million dud cheque, and widespread constitutional breaches. Two other top officials — Mr. Innocent Nduanya, former Deputy President, and Abubakar Suleiman Esq., former Secretary General — were also expelled for aiding the alleged mismanagement.

 

The NYCN noted that under the previous leadership, the Council had become “a shadow of its purpose” and failed to support or amplify the numerous youth-focused policies initiated by the Federal Government.

 

A New Beginning for Nigerian Youth

 

With the new leadership now in place, the NYCN says it is committed to restoring the Council’s credibility, bridging the gap between government and the youth population, and actively supporting the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

 

Comrade Solomon Adodo, the newly elected NYCN President, pledged to realign the Council with national development goals, stating:

 

> “This new NEC is a team of tested, passionate, and youth-driven patriots. We are committed to promoting youth inclusion, grassroots empowerment, and good governance across all zones.”

 

The new NEC includes regional vice presidents, secretaries, programme officers, and public relations personnel drawn from Nigeria’s six geo-political zones — a reflection of the Council’s renewed emphasis on inclusivity and national representation.

 

NYCN Leadership (Select Members):

 

President – Comrade Solomon Adodo

 

Vice President, South South – Comrade Dan Obo Jnr.

 

Vice President, North Central – Comrade Akoshile Muhktar

 

Vice President, South East – Comrade Nnonyelu Williams

 

Secretary General – Comrade Abdulrahman Bala

 

Public Relations Officer I – Comrade Busari Feranmi

 

Commitment to Partnership

 

The Council expressed strong support for the Federal Government, especially praising the inclusion of youths in key government roles and the rollout of targeted empowerment initiatives.

 “We are ready to partner fully with the Federal Government and ensure that its programmes reach the grassroots. NYCN is back on track and will serve as the loud voice of Nigerian youths,” the communiqué stated.

Call for Unity

 

As the NYCN moves into a new era, the leadership has called on youth stakeholders, civil society organizations, government agencies, and international development partners to rally behind the new executive and work together to foster national development and youth engagement.

 

The emergence of Comrade Dan Obo Jnr. as Vice President, South South, is expected to further strengthen youth participation and political awareness in the region, especially as Nigeria looks toward the future with renewed optimism.