In a landmark effort to promote unity and fair competition, five presidential aspirants of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) on Monday signed a peace accord ahead of the Council’s forthcoming National Elective Congress.

The ceremony, held at the Ministry of Youth Development in Abuja, was supervised by the Chairman of the NYCN National Transition Committee (NTC), Prince Gbenga Adedamola.

The peace pact is regarded as a major step toward setting the tone for the highly anticipated Congress, scheduled to take place from October 5–8, 2025, in Abuja.

Speaking at the event, Adedamola commended the aspirants for their maturity and commitment to a peaceful process, describing their gesture as a sign of responsible leadership.

“The signing of this peace accord demonstrates the aspirants’ dedication to the well-being of the NYCN and their readiness to place national youth development above personal ambition,” he said.

He further highlighted progress made in preparations for the Congress, themed “Redemption Congress: Repositioning the Youth Council for Greatness,” noting that the Transition Committee, in collaboration with the Congress Planning and Electoral Committees, has concluded arrangements on venue, logistics, and security.

The forthcoming Congress is expected to mark a turning point in the Council’s history, following the dissolution of the two factional National Executive Councils led by Comrades Sukubo Sara-Igbe Sukubo and Solomon Adodo in August 2025. That resolution, reached at a National Management Committee meeting, empowered the Transition Committee to restore stability and credibility to the Council.

The five aspirants expressed confidence in the electoral process and pledged to conduct their campaigns with decorum while respecting the outcome of the polls in the overall interest of the Council and Nigerian youths.

The NYCN leadership, in turn, acknowledged the support of state chapters, voluntary youth organizations, past leaders, and the Federal Ministry of Youth Development, assuring members of a free, fair, and transparent Congress.

As delegates prepare to gather in Abuja, the peace accord stands as a symbol of unity and shared vision, raising expectations for a historic Congress that will redefine the role of the NYCN in championing youth development across the country.