Oladele John Nihi (born 15 July 1988) is a Nigerian politician and activist and the current Chief Press Secretary to the Governor of Kogi State . Before his current appointment, he was the Vice President, West Africa of Panafrican Youth Union.[1][2] Prior to that, he served as one of the factional presidents of the National Youth Council of Nigeria from 2019 to 2020 but later resigned and initiated a peace and reconciliation move for the unity and progress of the organization.[citation needed]
Oladele John Nihi | |
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| Chief Press Secretary to the Governor of Kogi State | |
| Assumed office January 2024 | |
| Vice President West Africa, Panafrican Youth Union | |
| In office November 2021 – January 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Mr. Aliou Oumarou |
| Commissioner for Youth Political Participation, Panafrican Youth Union | |
| In office March 2019 – November 2021 | |
| Chairman, National Youth Council of Nigeria, Kogi State Chapter | |
| In office 2017–2018 | |
| Preceded by | Suleiman Farouk Mazai |
| Succeeded by | Alonge Israel Femi |
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| Born | 15 July 1988 Ayegunle Gbede, Ijumu LGA, Kogi State, Nigeria |
| Alma mater | Kogi State University |
| Occupation | Political activist, politician |
| Website | Official website |
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Career edit
In 2015, Nihi founded the Youth Initiative Against Unlawful Emigration (YINAGUE) which is involved basically in education and advocacy among youth and young people to resist the temptation to risk their lives through illegal routes and means of emigration; and the Okun Illiteracy Eradication Foundation to fight against illiteracy in Okun land which is the Yoruba speaking part of Kogi State.[3][4]
On 22 March 2017, Nihi declared his intention to contest for the chairmanship of Kogi State chapter of the National Youth Council of Nigeria in a press release.[5]
In 2019, following the decision of Ikenga Imo Ugochinyere to resign, a congress was held and Oladele John Nihi was elected as the new president of the youth council. His election was recognized by the council and endorsed by the outgoing president.[6] Shortly after, a leadership tussle broke out as 3 other members declared themselves as presidents. The factionalization and leadership crisis that rocked the NYCN brought the activities of the organization to a halt due to several court orders from the warring factions.[7] Nihi would later step down after a peace accord was signed by all warring factions.[8]
Nihi won in an election held in Niamey, Niger between 15-16 November 2021 and was declared the Vice President West Africa of the Panafrican Youth Union. Following his election, a formal reception was organized for him by the Federal Government of Nigeria through the Ministry of Youth and Sports Development.[9][10] A grand reception event was also organized for him in Lokoja, the capital of Kogi State where he hails from.[11]
Personal life edit
He escaped death in 2015 when he drove into a ditch in an attempt to dodge a motorcycle rider who seemed to have lost control of his motorcycle on the Okene-Lokoja-Abuja Highway.[12]
References edit
- ^ "Morocco hosts Pan-African Youth Union headquarters". North Africa Post. Morocco hosts Pan-African Youth Union headquarters. Retrieved 30 July 2022.
- ^ Arogbonlo, Israel (November 19, 2021). "FG congratulates Oladele on victory at West Africa PYU elections". Vanguard. Retrieved 30 July 2022.
- ^ "GEJ's Trekker Unveils NGO To Combat Unlawful Migration". Legit.ng. 4 September 2015. Retrieved 31 July 2022.
- ^ "Amb. Nihi To Speak At TedX Budon 2021". Kogi Reports. Kogi Reports. Retrieved 31 July 2022.
- ^ "Kogi NYCN Election; Oladele Nihi Declares Interest in Chairmanship Position". Kogi Reports. 22 March 2017.
- ^ Adetayo, Olalekan (23 May 2019). "Youth Council gets new president as Ugochinyere leaves office". The Punch. Abuja. Retrieved 1 August 2022.
- ^ Report, Agency (18 August 2019). "Put your activities on hold, FG orders youth council". Premium Times Nigeria. Retrieved 1 August 2022.
- ^ III, Editorial (9 March 2020). "NYCN mends fence as all factions adopt Sukubo as president". Blueprint. Blueprint Newspapers Limited. Retrieved 1 August 2022.
- ^ "Nigeria's John Nihi Wins Pan-African Youth Union Vice President Position". Federal Ministry of Youth and Sports Development. 23 November 2021. Retrieved 1 August 2022.
- ^ "PYU Vice Presidency: Nihi has made Nigeria proud, says Sports Minister The Nation Newspaper". 18 November 2021. Retrieved 1 August 2022.
- ^ "West Africa Youth Union VP, Dele Nihi, Receives Grand Reception in Kogi". Kogi Reports. 1 December 2021. Retrieved 1 August 2022.
- ^ "GEJ trekker almost lost his life in motor accident". Pulse Nigeria. 8 September 2015. Retrieved 1 August 2022.
14. DABS Lounge Mgt. pays condolence visit to family of deceased staff, offers scholarship to younger sister.[1] InsideStory News. 23 July 2022. Retrieved 23 August 2022.
- ^ Story, Inside (2022-07-23). "DABS Lounge Mgt. pays condolence visit to family of deceased staff, offers scholarship to younger sister » InsideStoryNG". InsideStoryNG. Retrieved 2022-08-23.