Abdullahi Suleiman Ango has been appointed as the Mandate Secretary for the recently formed Youth Development Secretariat under the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
In the administration’s continuous attempts to give young empowerment and development in the Federal Capital Territory top priority, the nomination represents a critical turning point.
The Youth Development Secretariat will act as a strong administrative framework to coordinate youth-related issues in the FCT, according to a statement released on Wednesday by Anthony Ogunleye, Director Press, Office of the Minister of the Federal Capital.
According to Ogunleye, it would also function as a platform for the execution of youth policies and initiatives in addition to providing instruction in entrepreneurship, leadership, and skill development.
He said, Mr Abullahi Ango brings a wealth of experience and a deep commitment to youth advocacy to this vital role.
“His extensive background in public administration and his previous contributions to youth empowerment initiatives make him an ideal choice to lead this new Secretariat.
“Amongst positions held in relation to his new appointment, include the following: FCT Chairman of the National Youth Council of Nigeria, from 2018 till date; member, Presidential Grassroots Independent Campaign Council; Director, Directorate of Youth and Mobilization, FCT Senatorial Elections; Publicity Secretary, Arewa Youths for Tinubu/Shettima; and member, FCT Universal Basic Education Board (2023).
“Mr Abdullahi 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”, Ogunleye added.
