04/08/2026
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
NYCN PRESIDENT COMMENDS COMMISSIONING OF BAREFOOT RENEWABLE ENERGY COLLEGE IN KOGI
Abuja, Nigeria | 3rd August 2026
The President of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), Comr. Isah Onimisi Babangida, has congratulated the Director-General of the Energy Commission of Nigeria, Mustapha Abdullahi, on the successful commissioning of the Barefoot Renewable Energy College, Kogi State (BARECKS), describing the project as a transformative investment in Nigeria's youth and the nation's sustainable energy future.
According to the NYCN President, the establishment of BARECKS demonstrates visionary leadership and a firm commitment to developing the human capital required to drive Nigeria's transition to clean and renewable energy.
«"The commissioning of the Barefoot Renewable Energy College is a bold step towards equipping young Nigerians with practical skills in renewable energy technologies. This initiative will not only create employment opportunities but also position our youth as key drivers of innovation and sustainable development. It is a project whose impact will be felt for generations."»
Comr. Babangida called on Nigerian youths to embrace the opportunities provided by the institution by acquiring technical knowledge and entrepreneurial skills that will enable them to compete effectively in the rapidly growing global green economy.
He also expressed the Council's profound appreciation to His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, for his visionary leadership under the Renewed Hope Agenda and for the strategic appointment of the Director-General of the Energy Commission of Nigeria, whose outstanding performance continues to justify the confidence reposed in him.
The NYCN President further commended His Excellency, Ahmed Usman Ododo, for providing the enabling environment that made the successful establishment and commissioning of the college possible, noting that the collaboration between the Federal Government and Kogi State Government reflects a shared commitment to youth empowerment and national development.
The National Youth Council of Nigeria reaffirms its commitment to supporting initiatives that promote innovation, skills acquisition, entrepreneurship, renewable energy development, and sustainable economic growth for the benefit of Nigerian youths.
The future is renewable. The future is now.
Signed
Comr. Isah Onimisi Babangida
President
National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN)
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National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN)
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