Youths in Gombe State have commended Governor Inuwa Yahaya for approving the state’s ‘Strategic Youth Policy’, describing the initiative as a significant step towards addressing the welfare, development and future aspirations of young people in the state.

The commendation was made on Monday during the commencement of the 2026 Youth Week organised by the Gombe State Youth Parliament.

The week, themed, “Youth Empowerment for a Sustainable Future,” began with a rally from the Emir’s Palace to the Government House, Gombe.

The Youth Parliament during the week activities also held its sitting at the Gombe State House of Assembly, where issues affecting young people and the wider state were deliberated upon.

Speaker of the Gombe State Youth Parliament, Aliyu Danladi, commended the state government for what he described as its far-reaching support for youth development.

Aliyu specifically praised the Governor Yahaya-led administration for approving the Strategic Youth Policy, saying it would provide a framework for addressing the needs of young people in the state.

“We thank Governor Inuwa Yahaya and the Gombe State Executive Council for approving the strategic youth policy. The government has shown that it is youth-oriented,” he said.

According to him, the policy is focused on prioritising the welfare and development of Gombe youths while creating opportunities for them to realise their potentials.

Aliyu said the Youth Parliament had consistently advocated the adoption of the policy, adding that its approval represented an important milestone for youth development in the state.

“Over some time, we have been advocating for this policy. We are grateful that the State Executive Council has approved the strategic document. It will support youths in the state to realise their full potential because it is aligned with the state development agenda,” he added.

The Speaker also said the parliament would continue to engage relevant stakeholders on policies and programmes capable of improving the lives of young people.

Members of the parliament also deliberated on the need to promote responsible use of social media and tackle cyberbullying among young people.

One of the issues raised was a proposed citizenship and literacy programme aimed at equipping young people with the knowledge required to use digital platforms positively.

A member of the parliament, Adam Ishayaku, said the initiative would help promote responsible digital citizenship and reduce the misuse of social media.

He said the programme would encourage youths to deploy social media platforms for productive purposes rather than activities capable of causing harm to individuals and society.

The 2026 Youth Week is expected to feature activities focused on empowerment, healthcare, entrepreneurship and youth development, as the Youth Parliament seeks to deepen engagement with young people across Gombe State.