Abdullahi Ango
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Abdullahi Ango as the mandate secretary for the newly established youth development secretariat within the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA).
A statement issued on Wednesday by Anthony Ogunleye, director of press in the office of the FCT minister, said the secretariat aims to serve as an administrative structure to coordinate youth related matters.
The secretariat will also serve as a platform for the implementation of youth policies and programmes, as well as training for skill acquisition, entrepreneurship, and leadership.
“Mr Abullahi Ango brings a wealth of experience and a deep commitment to youth advocacy to this vital role,” the statement reads.
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“His extensive background in public administration and his previous contributions to youth empowerment initiatives make him an ideal choice to lead this new Secretariat.”
Ango served as the FCT chairman of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) from 2018 till date; member, presidential grassroots independent campaign council; director, directorate of youth and mobilisation, FCT senatorial elections; publicity secretary, Arewa youths for Tinubu/Shettima; and member, FCT Universal Basic Education Board (2023).
The mandate secretary, who hails from Kuje in the FCT, holds a bachelors degree in international studies from the Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria; and a master’s degree in international relations from the Nasarawa State University.
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He is currently pursuing a doctorate degree in peace and conflict studies from Nasarawa State University.
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