YENAGOA – Comrade Ndiyo Ndiyo has been elected as the new National Deputy Secretary General of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), following the Council’s national elections held in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, from September 19 to 21, 2025.
The election, which saw a massive turnout of youth delegates from across the country, resulted in the re-election of Ambassador Sukubo Sara-Igbe Sukubo as National President for a second term. Sukubo secured a landslide victory with 756 votes, dwarfing the totals of his closest rivals, Elizabeth Olawande (32 votes) and Usaini Mohammad Kaoje (11 votes).
Cross River delegates who participated at the national event suggests that Comrade Ndiyo’s election to the pivotal role of Deputy Secretary General places him at the heart of the Council’s administrative and strategic operations. He will work closely with the newly elected Secretary General, Comr. Gara Soyonga Nongha, to drive the council’s agenda and implement its programs nationwide.
Ndiyo the deputy secretary general, who has been state chairman of the NYCN in Cross River, doubles as the spokesperson of the national president.
The new leadership team also includes Comr. Innocent Nduanya, who was re-elected as Deputy President (South), and Comr. Akoshile Mukhtar, who emerged as Deputy President (North).
In his acceptance speech, the re-elected President, Ambassador Sukubo, pledged to intensify efforts towards youth development and empowerment. He also called on the National Assembly to expedite the passage of the National Youth Council Bill, which is expected to provide a stronger legislative framework for youth-oriented programs in Nigeria.
Stakeholders have expressed strong support for the newly elected executives, particularly praising President Sukubo’s dedication over his first term. The election of Comrade Ndiyo Ndiyo is seen as a move to inject fresh energy and effective coordination into the council’s secretariat as it seeks to address the pressing challenges facing Nigerian youth.
Observers have noted that the resounding mandate given to the Sukubo-led team indicates a desire for continuity and a reaffirmation of the council’s current trajectory under his leadership.
