Fanfare National Rhetoric as The National Youth Alliance NYA Inaugurate State Coordinators

By Comrade Amb victor M Olajide 

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The grand auditorium of the NAF Conference Centre thrummed with an electric fervor on that fateful day. It was January 26, 2026—a date etched in the annals of Nigerian history as the official inauguration of the National Youth Alliance (NYA), a beacon of hope amid the shadows of disillusionment. The air was thick with anticipation, a symphony of youthful voices echoing through the halls, as thousands gathered to witness the swearing-in of the 36 state executive chairmen and the Federal Capital Territory's vanguard, alongside the triumphant unveiling of the NYA's official website. Banners fluttered like flags of revolution, emblazoned with slogans of unity and empowerment, while the crowd—a mosaic of vibrant attires from every corner of the federation—pulsed with the raw energy of a generation poised to seize its destiny.

As the ceremony commenced, the spotlight converged on Ambassador Aliyu Bin Abbas, the indomitable NYA Youth President, whose presence commanded the stage like a lion surveying his pride. With a voice resonant and unyielding, he delivered a welcome address that ignited the souls of all present. "Fellow warriors of tomorrow," he proclaimed, his words slicing through the air like a clarion call, "the National Youth Alliance is not merely an organization; it is the forge where we temper the steel of our collective will. Our audacious target? To rally 60 million Nigerian youths to register, to stand shoulder-to-shoulder in a formidable front that transcends tribes, tongues, and territories. Before we storm the bastions of politics, we must unite here, on this sacred platform, to birth a new nation from the ashes of apathy."

His eyes blazed with prophetic fire as he continued, "The youth must come together to birth a new nation, and we are going to fully participate in the coming election of 2027. For now, we remain apolitical, a movement untainted by partisan chains, not endorsing any candidate until the opportune moment arrives. We are here to upstage the political landscape of Nigeria, to shatter the old paradigms and erect a fortress of true representation. Because, my brothers and sisters, we are political animals—instinctive, strategic, and unstoppable."

The applause erupted like thunder, a tidal wave of affirmation that shook the foundations of the hall. Presiding over this momentous occasion was Chief Shegun Showumi, the venerable chairman and former spokesman to Atiku Abubakar, whose gravitas lent an aura of seasoned wisdom to the proceedings. Rising to the podium with the poise of a statesman, he exhorted the assembly: "I beseech you, the vibrant pulse of Nigeria, to rally behind the NYA. This alliance harbors a colossal potential to rewrite the narrative of our beleaguered state, to transform despair into dominion." With unwavering conviction, he bestowed a resounding vote of confidence upon Ambassador Aliyu Bin Abbas, lauding his leadership as a visionary lighthouse guiding the youth through treacherous waters. "In Amb. Abbas, we behold a foresighted architect of destiny," Showumi declared, "whose blueprint for Nigerian youth empowerment promises a renaissance unparalleled in our history."

The keynote address followed, delivered by the erudite Prof. Ahmed Adamu, whose intellectual prowess illuminated the stage like a supernova. Distilling the quintessence of the Nigerian youth spirit, he painted a portrait of purpose unmarred by the venom of selfish desire and greed. "Our youth must embody intentionality," he intoned, his voice a velvet hammer forging resolve, "channeling their boundless vigor toward communal upliftment rather than personal plunder." Culminating his oration with a manifesto of transformation, Prof. Adamu unveiled a five-point declaration—a sacred covenant for the ages: "Live for service, surrendering ego to the greater good; live for value, crafting legacies that endure; live above money politics, scorning the siren song of corruption; fund your future, investing in knowledge and innovation; and desire to lead through love, wielding power as a balm, not a blade."

The momentum surged as Dr. Ramatu Tijjani Aliyu, the former Minister of State for the FCT, graced the podium with her luminous presence. Her words cascaded like a refreshing cascade over parched earth, passionately imploring the youth to be propelled by purpose, empathy, vision, and an unquenchable sense of patriotism. "Rise above the frivolous quagmire of petty politics," she urged, her tone laced with maternal fervor and unyielding discipline. "Embrace paths that are creative and thorough, investing in futures that gleam with promise. Let empathy be your compass, vision your map, and patriotism your fuel. Discipline yourselves, for in restraint lies the true power to reshape our beloved Nigeria."

The pinnacle of the event arrived with the inauguration of the 36 state executive chairmen and their FCT counterpart—a ceremonial oath-taking that symbolized the NYA's nationwide dominion. One by one, these trailblazers ascended the stage, their faces etched with determination, as they pledged allegiance to the alliance's ethos. From the bustling streets of Lagos to the serene plateaus of Plateau, from the oil-rich deltas of Rivers to the historic sands of Kano, each chairman represented a thread in the grand tapestry of unity. The crowd roared in unison, a chorus of solidarity that reverberated across the nation.

As the ceremony crested, the veil was lifted on the NYA's official website—a digital fortress of empowerment, replete with resources for registration, forums for discourse, and tools for mobilization. With a dramatic flourish, Ambassador Abbas unveiled the portal, its interface gleaming on massive screens, inviting the 60 million-strong army to enlist in the crusade for change.

In that hallowed auditorium, under the watchful eyes of history, the National Youth Alliance was not merely inaugurated; it was ignited—a scintillating spark destined to engulf the old order in flames of renewal. As the echoes of applause faded into the evening, one truth resonated: the youth of Nigeria had awakened, ready to forge a new dawn.