initiatives and believe the President must be re-elected for a second term to complete the good work he has started.
“The idea for this Youth House began when I contested for the National Youth Leader. It was part of my manifesto to set it up since the election period. However, nobody wanted to support me then because they didn’t see what I saw or believed in the vision. This had been my dream since I was elected, to have an operational base for the youth of the party, because at the national secretariat, I only have a one-room office, and an ante-room across the passage for aides; no boardroom, no facility to run the youth wing, no laptops and printer, no budget,no imprest, running cost or operational budget for the office of the National youth leader, yet the youth have expected me to deliver” he said.
However, as President Tinubu continues to implement his reforms, enriching lives of Nigerians, especially young people, building systems to give us a brighter, rewarding future, I began to put my little funds together and started fundraising by speaking to people who believe in me enough to support my vision for this facility and today, it has become a reality.”
“This vision was further enriched by insights I gathered from my visits to India, Ghana, China, Morocco, and the United Kingdom; many of them self-funded, where I led my team and some of my zonal and state youth leaders to understudy youth wings of ruling parties and leading political movements. These global best practices helped shape my approach to youth engagement and political empowerment. Thanks to the moral support from the NWC and the collective commitment of our youth leadership, especially my deputy and zonal youth leaders, we are proud to deliver a platform that truly empowers the next generation of progressives,” Dr. Israel concluded.
The Center is a visionary initiative aimed at strengthening party structures through youth-centered innovation, engagement, and leadership development. It is where we would implement our five-year strategic plan for the youth wing. We aim to leverage on the strength of our 200,000+ strong, elected youth leadership structure from the national level to the ward/polling units to galvanize support for our party, our president, and his policies.
“Our primary objective is clear: to win the hearts and minds of Nigerian youth by reshaping their perspectives about the APC, expanding our youth base, and aligning our dynamic strategy with the Renewed Hope Agenda set forth by President Bola Tinubu.” Dayo added.
At the heart of our work will be the recruitment of new members, involving them with the APC, and building a strong network of young progressives across Nigeria. We aim to involve young people in the activities of the APC and ensure that their aspirations are reflected in government policies, and that members of the APC Youth Wing are able to get involved in the party through political events, membership enrichment activities, and social gatherings.
A Space for Strategy, Innovation, and Connection
More than just an administrative center, the Youth Resource Center has been designed to serve as a strategic convergence point where young APC members can convene, collaborate, and catalyze progressive change. It will also serve as a critical mobilisation hub in the lead-up to the 2027 general elections, particularly in support of the re-election campaign of President Bola Tinubu, GCFR.
This initiative reflects the APC National Youth Leader, Dr Dayo Israel’s commitment to not only preparing young members for political leadership but also equipping them with tools for personal and professional development.
The Youth House represents a fresh blueprint for political engagement, one that fosters innovation, creativity, and community among Nigeria’s progressive youth. With a strong emphasis on inclusion, strategy, and service, it is poised to become a landmark in youth political empowerment in Africa.
As the first dedicated Youth House of any political party in Nigeria, particularly one that will be at the forefront of youth mobilisation for the 2027 election, the facility is expected to be commissioned by President Bola Tinubu, whose administration’s interest will be greatly advanced and promoted at the center.
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