Tinubu Approves Appointment Of New Secretary For Youth Development

By: Prudence Okonna

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of Mr. Abdullahi Suleiman Ango as the Mandate Secretary for the newly established Youth Development Secretariat in the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA).

The FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, made this revelation in a Press Statement made available to the media from his office, No. Kapital Street, Area 11, Garki I District, Abuja, Wednesday.

According to the statement, the appointment marks a significant milestone in the administration’s ongoing efforts to prioritize youth development and empowerment in the Federal Capital Territory.

He said that the Youth Development Secretariat will serve as a robust administrative structure to coordinate youth related matters in the FCT and also serve as a veritable platform for the implementation of youth policies and programmes as well as training for skill acquisition, entrepreneurship, and leadership.

“Ango brings a wealth of experience and a deep commitment to youth advocacy to this vital role,” Wike said.

The Minister reiterated that his extensive background in public administration and his previous contributions to youth empowerment initiatives has made him an ideal choice to lead this new Secretariat.

Abuja Digest reports that Ango hails from Kuje in the FCT and holds a BSc degree in International Studies from ABU Zaria, a master’s degree in International Relations from the Nasarawa State University and currently pursuing a Doctorate Degree in Peace and Conflict Studies from Nasarawa State University.