According to Stanley Allen McChrystal a retired United States Army general best known for his command of Joint Special Operations Command in the mid-2000s, “Leadership contains certain elements of good management, but it requires that you inspire, that you build durable trust. For an organization to be not just good but to win, leadership means evoking participation larger than the job description, commitment deeper than any job contract’s wording.”
Going through profiles and antecedent of virtually all presidential aspirants for the forthcoming National Youth Council of Nigeria National Elective Congress, there’s is no gain saying Oladele John Nihi has so far lived beyond expectations.
Oladele Nihi’s antecedent as a student leader is impressive haven served in various capacities ranging from Director of Education, National Association of Okun Students(NAOS), Pioneer Speaker, Student Union Government (SUG) Kogi State University and an active stakeholder of National Association of Kogi State Students (NAKOSS).
He was one time Financial Secretary, National Youth Council of Nigeria; has served in various capacities both in Government and Non Governmental Organizations across the Nation and has travel far and wide to participate in Youth programs. No doubt, he is well read and experienced in the advocacy for good and quality governance.
Oladele Nihi holds M.Sc in Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution. As an Ambassador of Peace, he waded into the Kogi State House of Assembly crises in 2015 where he chaired a committee that mediated between the two factions (G-5 and G-15) and the Executive. He oversees all negotiations and balanced all interests that brought about the peace currently enjoyed. The Young man was 27years old then.
Today, Nihi is the Chairman, National Youth Council of Nigeria(NYCN), Kogi State Chapter and what seems to amaze every conscious Kogite is how he managed to fulfill all his campaign promises withing just 1year. Promises that should have taken longer than 4years to execute.
Some of his achievements are, he secured a befitting Youth House equipped with recreational amenities, oversaw the training of 60 youths in computer operation through the office of the woman leader, facilitated the approval and payment of monthly subvention to the State Council in the sum of #500,000 and #150,000 for local chapters, facilitated appointment of some past and present executives in various capacities in the Kogi State and facilitated the approval and supply of status car to the office of the State Chairman.
This young man got approval for a coaster bus for the state NYCN and 21 Sharon buses for all the 21 local chapters though yet to be delivered.
However, let me not bore you with his long list of achievements all within 1year of administration. Oladele Nihi gave NYCN in Kogi State a new meaning. Youths in Kogi State are consciously equipped and ready for the task ahead.
Oladele Nihi is a force to reckon with. His charismatic style of leadership and the versatility in his approach to fundamental issues will project Nigeria Youths to compete with other youths in the world.
Considering his commitment and consistency in the system, his achievements so far, his divine gift to establish a cordial relationship irrespective of one’s political beliefs or ethnic difference, there is no gain saying that Comr. Oladele John Nihi is the best man for the job of NYCN President.
The young man has simply come to awaken the youth consciousness towards achieving greatness. Therefore, to uplift the standards of NYCN and restore the hope of Nigeria youths, support Comr. Oladele John Nihi For President, National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN).
– Prime Abubakar
