Nasarawa politician Yerima Al-Basheer meets youth leaders amid New Year outreach
By Yahaya Idris, Nasarawa
A prominent politician in Nasarawa Local Government area, has met youth activists as part of his New Year engagements, in a sign of growing alliances ahead of 2027 elections.
Mohammed Yerima Al-Basheer, known as Baraden Apawa and a 2023 House of Representatives candidate, hosted leaders from the Spark Up Youths Movement in Nasarawa Local Government Area.
The group visited him to discuss collaboration, praising his commitment to youth engagement in Nasarawa and neighbouring Toto areas.
It was reported that Al-Basheer, who currently serves as Senior Technical Adviser (STA) to the Federal Commissioner of the National Commission for Refugees, Migrants and Internally Displaced Persons (NCFRMI), Hon. Tijani Aliyu Ahmed, PhD, made similar visit to Toto LG for a strategic gathering of the “Youth for Al-Basheer” movement, with members drawn from Gadabuke, Toto and Umaisha districts.
Comrade Abubakar, the movement’s leader, said: “We are impressed by Al-Basheer’s youth-focused initiatives and express readiness to align with his political activities come 2027.”
Mr Al-Basheer thanked them for the visit, urging the group to prioritise mutual respect, integrity and understanding for long-term success.
Drawing on his own experience as a student activist during the “Aluta” struggle in Nasarawa, he encouraged the youths to embrace determination and activism.
He also advised them to focus on education, obtaining Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) and support credible candidates in upcoming polls.
The meeting was attended by some figures including, Hon Aminu Sani, cpuncilor representing Onda/Kana/Apawu ward and Hon Abdulqadir Adamu Jibrin, former from Nasarawa North ward.
