In a significant development for youth engagement in Benue State, the Makurdi Youth Leaders Association (MYLA) has officially welcomed its newly verified Leader for Media Village Achusa Community, Commander Godwin Yaweh. The announcement was made in a post on the BENUE-FAMILY Facebook page by Phil Tor Ortese, highlighting the association’s commitment to fostering unity, security, and development across Makurdi Local Government Area.
The welcoming ceremony, accompanied by images showing community members in celebratory interactions, underscores MYLA’s focus on grassroots leadership and community-building initiatives. Cmdr. Yaweh’s verification as leader for the Media Village Achusa Community is seen as a strategic step to strengthen representation and coordination among youth groups in the area.
The association emphasized that its core aims remain centered on promoting unity among youths, enhancing security measures, and driving sustainable development projects within Makurdi Local Government. Stakeholders have expressed optimism that Cmdr. Yaweh’s leadership will contribute positively to these objectives, bringing fresh energy and ideas to address challenges facing young people in the community.
This development comes amid ongoing efforts by youth organizations in Benue State to play active roles in local governance and peace-building, particularly in urban and semi-urban communities like Makurdi. The warm reception of the new leader signals a renewed push for inclusive youth participation in shaping the future of the region.
