YAN BOARD OF TRUSTEES CONSTITUTES THE NATIONAL CONVENTION PLANNING COMMITTEE AND DIRECTS COMMENCEMENT OF SUB-NATIONAL ELECTIONEERING PROCESSES
The Board of Trustees of the Youth Assembly of Nigeria, YAN, National Headquarters, Abuja, is pleased to announce the constitution of the National Convention Planning Committee in line with Article 4, Sub 8 of the YAN Constitution as amended (2024).
The Board of Trustees remains the highest decision-making organ of the Assembly. In preparation for a transparent, inclusive, and credible convention, the Board has constituted a broad-based committee drawn from across the six geo-political zones to coordinate all processes leading to the convention.
COMPOSITION OF THE NATIONAL CONVENTION PLANNING COMMITTEE
1. *Rt. Hon. Samuel Godstime Chukwubuikem* – Chairman
2. *Rt. Hon. Comrades Shuaibu Sani – Secretary
3. *Rt. Hon. Famuyibo Nathaniel Oluwasegun – Member
4. Prince Mohammed Sani Hassan – Member
5. *Amb. Muhammadu Bello Dabai – Member
6. *Amb. Albert Ezenwata Nwangwu – Member
7. *Amb. Henry Ejiroghene Oghwere – Member
8. *Alh. Esinrogunjo Musbau – Member
9. *Amb. Sen Adeyelu Oluwadamilare Samuel – Member
10. *Amb. Charles Ezeaniekwe – Member
11. *Rt. Hon. Habiba Umar Iliyasu – Member
TERMS OF REFERENCE
To guide its work, the Board mandates the Committee to:
1. Convention Framework:
Propose the theme, date, venue, and overall structure of the National Convention
2. Budget and Resource Mobilization:
Prepare a detailed budget and develop a resource mobilization strategy in collaboration with the National Secretariat and relevant stakeholders.
3. Logistics and Protocol:
Oversee all logistical arrangements including venue, accommodation, accreditation, security, media, and welfare of delegates.
4. Mobilization and Sensitization:
Coordinate nationwide mobilization of YAN State Chapters and partners to ensure full participation.
5. Agenda and Documentation:
Draft the convention agenda, compile reports, and ensure proper documentation of proceedings.
6. Liaison:
Serve as the official liaison between the Board of Trustees, National Principal Officers, State Chapters, and external partners on all convention-related matters.
7. Sub-Committees :
Constitute and supervise relevant sub-committees as may be required for the effective delivery of its mandate.
8. Compliance:
Ensure that all convention processes align with the YAN Constitution (2024 as amended), Electoral Guidelines, and Board directives.
9. Reporting:
Submit periodic progress reports and a final report with recommendations to the Board of Trustees within the agreed timeline.
DIRECTIVE ON SUB-NATIONAL ELECTIONEERING
In furtherance of the convention process, the Board hereby directs the National Deputy Speaker to, in consultation with the National Speaker of the Assembly, immediately constitute Returning Officers for all 36 States of the Federation including the FCT, Abuja.
The appointed Returning Officers shall be charged with the responsibility of conducting and supervising all state-level electioneering activities, in line with the YAN Constitution and Electoral Guidelines, ahead of the National Convention.
The Board expects this process to commence without delay to ensure adequate preparation at the sub-national levels.
The Board of Trustees charges both the National Convention Planning Committee and the National Deputy Speaker to work with diligence, transparency, and unity of purpose in delivering a credible process that reflects the aspirations of Nigerian youth.
We call on all members, State Chapters, stakeholders, and partners to accord the Committee and the Returning Officers the necessary support and cooperation.
Signed:
For: Board of Trustees_ Youth Assembly of Nigeria
National Headquarters, Abuja