02/12/2025
MY NYP INAUGURATION 2025
Last year, I was nominated to represent Benue North West Senatorial District at the Nigerian Youth Parliament alongside other brilliant young leaders from across the country.
It was an opportunity I embraced with humility and deep commitment to serve.
However, along the line, the journey became tough.
Interests that sought to cut corners made efforts to remove my name and I was shortchanged in a manner that could easily have discouraged any young person striving for due process. But instead of giving up, I chose to stand firm. I fought head on not with bitterness, but with faith, clarity and the conviction that what is rightfully mine cannot be taken away.
To the glory of God, today I am delighted to announce that I have been successfully inaugurated as a Member of the 6th Session of the Nigerian Youth Parliament, representing the proud and resilient people of Benue North West.
This victory is not mine alone. It is a collective triumph made possible by exceptional individuals and bodies who refused to allow injustice to prevail.
I extend my deepest appreciation to the;
1. Hon. Minister of Youths Hon.
Olawande Emmanuel Ayodele for his timely intervention, fairness and commitment to protecting the integrity of youth leadership in Nigeria.
2. The Honourable Commissioner, Benue State Ministry of Youth and Sports Development, for his steadfast support, guidance and consistent assurance that due process would be upheld.
My sincere appreciation also goes to the dedicated staff of the Ministry, whose efforts, follow ups and encouragement contributed immensely to this outcome.
3. Forum of IQMen 🧠, your unwavering support, strategic guidance and solidarity made a great impact.
4. Benue Youths; thank you for standing by me, raising your voices and insisting that the right thing be done.
5. Friends, mentors, and well-meaning Nigerians who checked on me, encouraged me and ensured I stayed focused.
Your belief in me rekindled my strength and reminded me that the struggle was for something bigger than myself.
As this new chapter begins, I pledge to work diligently and represent our constituency with honour and integrity.
I will raise issues that matter, champion opportunities for young people, and stand as a strong, consistent voice for Benue and Nigeria.
It is also important to emphasize that the Nigerian Youth Parliament is a non partisan platform. Therefore, in the discharge of my duties, I shall be knocking on every door across party lines, institutions and sectors to attract development to my constituency and to Benue State at large. This mandate is a sacred trust and I will not take it for granted.
To every young person facing a similar challenge, never allow anyone rewrite your destiny. Stand firm.
What is yours will always find its way back to you.
Hon. IQMan Timothy Luter Foga
Member,
Representing Benue North West,
Nigerian Youth Parliament
