The Kaduna Youths Empowerment Foundation (KYEF) has reaffirmed its dedication to fostering socio-economic empowerment for youth and women across Northern Nigeria. This commitment was emphasized during its Annual General Meeting (AGM), held on February 28, 2025, at Arewa House, Kaduna.
The meeting brought together executive officials, trustees, partners, and stakeholders, who assessed the Foundation’s achievements, challenges, and future strategies. Discussions focused on enhancing skills development, entrepreneurship support, and community advocacy while recognizing the crucial role of grassroots efforts in expanding impact.
Key Challenges and Strategic Resolutions
While celebrating its progress, KYEF acknowledged critical challenges such as:
- Limited reach in remote communities, restricting access to empowerment programs.
- Inadequate resource mobilization, hindering the scalability of initiatives.
- Systemic barriers for vulnerable groups, especially women and marginalized populations.
To address these concerns, KYEF resolved to:
✅ Strengthen partnerships with government agencies, private sector players, and civil society organizations.
✅ Leverage technology to enhance outreach and engagement.
✅ Expand grassroots advocacy to ensure broader access to empowerment opportunities.
Leadership Commitments and Call to Action
KYEF Chairman, Barr. Abdullahi Ibrahim Fatika, commended members for their dedication, emphasizing the importance of unity and creativity in scaling empowerment efforts. The Executive Secretary, Amb. Umar Mohammed Dangiwa, called for wider advocacy and collaboration in key sectors such as education, agriculture, health, and digital literacy.
The Foundation expressed gratitude to government agencies, community leaders, and partners for their contributions. It particularly recognized individuals and organizations working tirelessly to uplift vulnerable populations.
KYEF’s Next Steps
To enhance efficiency in planning and outreach, KYEF urged stakeholders to register via its digital platforms by searching “Kadunayouths” on Play Store or visiting www.kadunayouths.org. The Foundation also called for amplified advocacy and partnerships to ensure no community is left behind in its empowerment programs.
Closing the AGM, KYEF reaffirmed its commitment to inclusive, sustainable empowerment, envisioning a future where youth and women thrive, free from socio-economic limitations.
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Communiqué Issued at the Conclusion of the Kaduna Youths Empowerment Foundation Annual General Meeting.
Date: 28th February 2025
Venue: Arewa House, Kaduna.
The Kaduna Youths Empowerment Foundation (KYEF) convened its Annual General Meeting (AGM) on 28th February 2025 at Arewa House, Kaduna. The event was attended by executive officials, trustees, partners, and stakeholders who deliberated on the Foundation’s achievements, challenges, and strategies for advancing youth and women empowerment across Northern Nigeria, with particular emphasis on Kaduna State. Participants celebrated the Foundation’s successes in socio-economic programs, including skills development, entrepreneurship support, and community advocacy, while acknowledging the pivotal role of grassroots efforts in driving impact.
Key challenges identified during the meeting included gaps in reaching remote communities and the need for improved resource mobilization. Discussions also centered on addressing systemic barriers faced by vulnerable groups, especially women and marginalized populations. To overcome these hurdles, the Foundation resolved to strengthen partnerships with government agencies, private sector actors, and civil society organizations. Emphasis was placed on adopting innovative approaches, such as leveraging technology and expanding grassroots advocacy, to broaden the scope and effectiveness of empowerment initiatives.
In his address, the Chairman of KYEF commended members for their dedication and reiterated the Foundation’s commitment to serving humanity with integrity. He underscored the importance of unity and creativity in scaling interventions to meet the needs of beneficiaries. Amb. Umar Mohammed Dangiwa, the Executive Secretary, emphasized the urgency of wider advocacy to unlock opportunities within KYEF’s action framework. He urged communities to engage with programs in critical sectors like education, agriculture, health, and digital literacy and called for stronger collaboration with government ministries, departments, and agencies (MDAs) to align efforts with national development priorities.
The Foundation expressed profound gratitude to all attendees, government MDAs, community leaders, and partners for their invaluable contributions and unwavering support. Special recognition was given to individuals and organizations working to uplift vulnerable populations, particularly women and youth, whose efforts remain central to KYEF’s mission.
KYEF issued a call to action, urging stakeholders to register with the Foundation via its digital platforms (search “Kadunayouths” on Play Store or visit **www.kadunayouths.org**) to facilitate efficient planning and outreach. The Foundation also appealed for amplified advocacy to ensure no community is excluded from its programs and encouraged partnerships to scale interventions for lasting impact.
In closing, KYEF reaffirmed its dedication to fostering inclusive, sustainable empowerment across Northern Nigeria. The Foundation remains steadfast in its vision to create a future where every youth and woman can thrive, free from socio-economic limitations.
Signed
(Amb). Umar Mohammed Dangiwa,
Executive Secretary,
Kaduna Youths Empowerment Foundation Secretariat Contact www.kadunayouths.org | info@kadunayouths.org
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