Nasarawa North Youth Leaders Endorse Agara for Senate
By Our Correspondent
Ahead of Monday 18th May 2026 Senatorial primary elections, Youth leaders across Nasarawa North Senatorial District have thrown their weight behind Dr. Silas Ali Agara, former Deputy Governor of Nasarawa State in the race for the Senate, citing his track record and grassroots appeal.
The endorsement was announced on Friday, 15th May 2026, in a communiqué issued at the end of a strategic stakeholders’ meeting held at Esslah Guest House, Akwanga.
The meeting brought together tribal youth presidents and youth representatives from villages and electoral wards across the district.
The communiqué was jointly signed and presented by President Mada youth Comr. Augustine Gyobe, President Eggon Youth Ozeegee Friday Haruna, Rindre Youth President Bashiru Hamidu
and Arum Youth President Labaran Musa.
The youth leaders described young people as “key drivers of democratic participation, peacebuilding, and socio-economic development” in both the district and Nigeria at large.
After deliberations on the leadership needs and developmental aspirations of the people, they resolved that Nasarawa North requires “visionary, accessible, and people-oriented representation” in the Senate.
“We unanimously and collectively declare our full support for Dr. Silas Ali Agara, who is contesting for the position of Senator representing Nasarawa North Senatorial District,” the communiqué stated.
The group said its support was based on Agara’s record of service, leadership experience, and commitment to grassroots development, as well as his vision for inclusive governance, education, economic opportunities, and sustainable community growth.
The youth leaders also pledged to mobilize across all local government areas, wards, and polling units to ensure active participation in the democratic process and to back credible candidates.
They called on youths, political actors, and other stakeholders to uphold peace and unity before, during, and after the elections. The group further urged traditional rulers, religious leaders, women groups, civil society organizations, and community stakeholders to work together to promote credible leadership and sustainable development in the district.
“This communiqué represents the collective voice and shared aspiration of the youths of Nasarawa North Senatorial District for progressive representation, accountable governance, and a prosperous future for all,” the document concluded.
The senatorial aspirant, Dr. Silas Ali Agara, who was present at the meeting, expressed appreciation to the Nasarawa North youths for the vote of confidence, promising to be a worthy representative at the National Assembly if voted to represent them.
He said his decision to join the race was to offer quality representation, given his grassroots connection with the people of the zone, and to continue with the legacies of the late Senator Godiya Akwashiki.
Dr. Silas Ali Agara recently resigned his appointment as the Director General of the National Directorate of Employment (NDE) to contest the Nasarawa North Senatorial position and is expected to face Governor Abdullahi Sule in a primary election that promises to be one of the keenly contested races in the Monday, 18th May primary election in Nasarawa State.
