27/07/2026
*A New Era of Youth Leadership: The Remarkable Journey and Impact of Hon. Felix Sangli Ngantem*
By The LeadNewz
Where potential is more important than performance to young people, Felix Sangli Ngantem is an outstanding exception. This exceptional young leader as part of the National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA) in Abuja under the aegis of the Federal Ministry of Innovation, Science, and Technology has connected with people from all over the world, met the political elite, and even paved the way for many citizens.
His path is a testament to his determination, influence, and his profound commitment to raising others up.
*Access at the Top of the Power Chain*:
Hon. Felix Ngantem is connected to the highest echelons of power in Nigeria. His name is heard in the halls of decision making and in the offices of federal leadership.
He has served in positions of renown and held positions of national administration such as:
Presidency & Federal Executive: A*o Villa (the Office of the First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria) and the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF, Sen. George Akume).
Legislative Leadership: The National Assembly and the Office of the Senate President.
Ministries & Federal Agencies:
The Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Police Service Commission, Force Headquarters and other key ministries, such as Women Affairs, Health, Humanitarian Affairs & Poverty Alleviation.
State & Party Leadership: Plateau, Bauchi, Gombe and Nasarawa State Government Houses, Office of the APC National Chairman Prof. Nantawe Yilwatda.
*A Bridge Builder in Governance & Politics:*
Beyond accessing power, Hon. Ngantem has established good political and institutional linkages. His impact and guidance reach across a broad spectrum of eminent figures in the fields of diplomacy, legislation and public service.
Honorable Mentions go to distinguished Senators & Federal Representatives.
He enjoys strong working relationships with a number of outstanding legislators in both the North East and the North Central regions such as:
Sen. David Jimkuta (Taraba South)
Sen. Isa Shuaibu Lau (Taraba North)
Sen. Anthony Yaro (Gombe South)
Sen. Prince Pam Mwadkon (Plateau North)
Sen. Titus Zam (Benue North-West)
Hon. David Abel Fuoh (Gashaka/Sardauna/Kurmi)
Hon. Sadiq Abbas Tafida from Jalingo/Yoro/Zing.
Hon. Ja’afaru Chiroma (Bali/Gassol)
Hon. Dr. Obed Shehu (Kaltungo/Shongom)
Hon. Mr. Alfred Ajang Iliya of Jos South/Jos East.
Key Executive, Judicial & Academic Figures
He has a network of state executives, university leaders and top judicial administrators:
The Deputy Governor of the Plateau State, Her Excellency Josephine Piyo.
The first lady of Gombe State, Hajiya Asma'u Inuwa Yahaya
AIG Dr. Aisha Baju
Barr. Chief Registrar, Court of Appeal, Abuja, Umar Bangari
Dr Kalba, Permanent Secretary (CSO) Office of the Head of Civil Service of the Federation
Hon. Gabriel, Member G. House of Assembly, Kaltungo State
Prof. Ibrahim Hassan Garba, Vice-Chancellor, ATBU Bauchi
The Vice-Chancellor of Federal University of Health Sciences, Azare, Prof. Bala Muhammad Audu, gave the welcome address.
Jan. (Alhaji Sani Usman), Rector, Federal Polytechnic, Bauchi
Other government hospitals: Jos University Teaching Hospital and FMC, Kumo (Gombe) and FTH, Wukari.
*Empowering and employing people to change their lives:*
Hon. is earned for the political access that it provides. It's the way that Felix Ngantem uses that access for others that's his real legacy. He has provided the younger generation and job seekers with the means to achieve career-defining positions in various sectors by providing them with opportunities to influence.
As a result of his work, many citizens have been working in important national bodies and private companies:
Nigeria Police Force
Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC)
Federal Fire Service
Federal Court of Appeal
National Orthopaedic Hospital, Jos.
Federal University of Jos
Federal Polytechnic, Bauchi
The Federal Medical Centre, in Kumo and
Jos. Dekums Royal Suites,
*A Legacy Written in Real Lives:*
The real leader doesn't have to be on a platform, he only needs to lift more people on that platform. In a world where youth is too often viewed as a time of waiting, Hon. Felix Sangli Ngantem has broken the norm, and as they say, Vision, Grit and Selflessness don't have an age restriction.
He has paved the way to a better future, he has wiped out the barriers, he has opened the locked doors and left the keys in their own hands with people who are not the privileged few. By putting thousands of lives on course for change by making high-level influence visible and usable, Ngantem is not only making his way around the political and institutional environment of Nigeria, he is also setting the standard for what a young leader can do. As the road goes on his truth is undeniable: Felix Sangli Ngantem is more than just a rising star; he's a beacon of hope and a blueprint for the future of Nigerian leadership.
