NYCN Southern Stakeholders Meet In Calabar, Emphasize Synergy And Transparency Amongst Young Leaders

In a bid to foster youth development in the Southern Senatorial District of Cross River State, stakeholders of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) from the seven local government areas that make up the district met in Calabar on Saturday, March 29, 2025. The meeting served as a platform to discuss critical issues affecting young people in the region and explore solutions pivotal to advancing youth development.

In his opening remarks, the convener, Comr. Benjamin Edet, who currently serves as the Vice Chairman (South) of NYCN in Cross River State, highlighted the council’s role in tutoring, developing, and preparing young people for greater responsibilities. He emphasized youth involvement in governance and advocacy for quality leadership, commending stakeholders for their contributions to capacity building. He also assured them of his continued collaboration for the advancement of young people in Southern Cross River.

The Secretary of Calabar Municipal Council, Elder Comr. Iso Edim, while addressing stakeholders, described the youth council as a serious platform requiring personal sacrifice and sincere sportsmanship. He urged young people to focus on contributing rather than solely benefiting from the system. He also lamented the lingering disunity within the district and expressed his commitment to championing a progressive course for Southern youths.

Similarly, former Student Union Government (SUG) President of the University of Calabar, Comr. Ebita Ebeiyamba, emphasized fairness as a key factor in achieving collective and productive representation. He encouraged young people to be proactive and support others in achieving their goals.

The former Deputy Chairman of NYCN Cross River State, Engr. Joel Henshaw, stressed the importance of synergy among Southern leaders. He also urged them to invest in academic advancement, noting that such efforts would help develop manpower for future employment opportunities and job security, ultimately driving the much-anticipated development of the Southern Senatorial District.

Other speakers called for sustained youth advocacy in quest for development, and cautioned against betrayal among young leaders. They emphasized the need for capacity building and youth empowerment, urging council members to prioritize competence over sentiments in the upcoming NYCN local government elections.


In a brief address, Special Assistant to the Governor on Student Affairs, Comr. Kelvin Enyam, reaffirmed his commitment to the development of young people in the South. He also called on NYCN leadership to ensure transparency in the forthcoming elections, stressing that electing the right leaders would significantly enhance the council’s impact.


The meeting was attended by past and present NYCN leaders, youth stakeholders from the Southern Senatorial District, council members holding elective positions in Government, and government appointees from Odukpani, Akamkpa, Biase, Calabar Municipal, Calabar South, Akpabuyo, and Bakassi local government areas.

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