26 January, 2026
In a show of strong backing for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the Northern Nigeria Youth Leaders Forum (NNYLF) has donated N200 million to facilitate the purchase of the All Progressives Congress (APC) nomination and expression of interest forms for the President’s 2027 re-election bid.
The announcement was made during a high-level youth engagement held on Monday in Abuja, attended by youth leaders, professionals, grassroots mobilizers, and political stakeholders from across Northern Nigeria.
The forum described the donation as a demonstration of their commitment to political participation and national development.
Malam Murtala Mohammed Garba, leader of the NNYLF, explained that the contribution reflects the forum’s desire for policy continuity and the consolidation of reforms initiated under the Tinubu administration.
“We believe that investing in the nomination process is a critical step to ensure stability, reform continuity, and youth-inclusive governance,” Garba said.
The NNYLF communiqué emphasised that Nigerian youths are key drivers of national stability, democratic consolidation, and sustainable development.
Beyond financial support, the forum pledged to undertake coordinated, peaceful, and issue-based youth mobilisation across Northern Nigeria to strengthen democratic participation and civic engagement.
Other resolutions included advocating for increased youth representation in policy dialogue and governance, institutionalising youth-led platforms for leadership development, and forging partnerships with government, traditional institutions, and the private sector to advance initiatives in leadership, entrepreneurship, and civic education.
On behalf of the Tinubu Support Group (TSG), Tanko Yakassi expressed gratitude for the donation, calling it a “generous and impactful contribution” that demonstrates the Northern youth’s faith in President Tinubu’s leadership.
He stressed that the funding would directly support the procedural steps needed for Tinubu’s nomination, ensuring a smooth and credible process ahead of the 2027 election.
The NNYLF’s action marks one of the largest youth-led financial endorsements in recent political history, underscoring the growing influence of organised youth platforms in shaping national politics.
The forum urged Nigerian youths to embrace responsible political participation and collaborate with credible youth-led platforms to drive measurable development outcomes across the country.
