By: Monday Danladi, Bauchi
As part of activities marking the 2026 Democracy Day celebration, the Emir of Jama’are, Alhaji Nuhu Ahmed Wabi, has commended the Bala Wunti Support Organisation (BWSO) for championing pragmatic community development initiatives across Bauchi State through strategic youth and women mobilisation.
The Emir gave the commendation on Friday while speaking at the Youth and Future of Democracy Summit 1.0, organised by BWSO at Federal College of Education Jama’are.
Represented by the Maidalan Jama’are, Alh Ibrahim Maidala, the Emir noted that BWSO’s deliberate strategy of engaging women and youths as key drivers of development aligns with the principles of democratic governance, inclusiveness, and sustainable community progress.
According to him, the organisation has continued to demonstrate a strong commitment to empowering grassroots communities by creating platforms that encourage civic participation, leadership development, and social responsibility among young people and women.
He further observed that BWSO remains a vibrant organisation dedicated to strategic planning and impactful interventions aimed at reversing the trend of underdevelopment in Bauchi State.
The emir urged stakeholders, community leaders and development partners to support initiatives that promote human capital development and strengthen democratic values at the grassroots level.
Earlier, while delivering a presentation on the theme, “26 Years of Democracy: Renewing Our Commitment to National Development,” Hon. Adamu Tijjani Jama’are challenged participants to actively contribute to changing the developmental narrative of Bauchi State through responsible citizenship, innovation and community service.
He emphasised that democracy can only thrive when citizens, particularly young people, move beyond political participation during elections and become actively involved in governance, accountability, and nation-building throughout the year.
According to him, the future of Nigeria depends largely on the ability of its youth population to embrace leadership, entrepreneurship, education and civic engagement.
Hon. Jama’are further called on government institutions, civil society organisations and the private sector to invest more in youth development programmes that create opportunities for skills acquisition, employment, and social inclusion.
He stressed that empowering young people remains one of the most effective ways of consolidating democratic gains and promoting sustainable national development.
Responding, the Chief Executive Officer of BWSO, Malam Mukhtar Ahmed Jarmajo, assured participants that the organisation would continue to deepen its community service initiatives and strengthen youth and women engagement programmes across Bauchi State.
The Chief Executive Officer who was represented by the State Coordinator, Hon Sha’abdin Bello Zalanga, explained that BWSO was established on the belief that meaningful development begins at the grassroots, adding that the organisation would continue to design and implement programmes that address the socio-economic challenges facing communities while promoting self-reliance and active citizenship.
Malam Jarmajo also reaffirmed the organisation’s commitment to partnering with traditional institutions, government agencies, educational institutions and development organisations to expand opportunities for young people and women.
He noted that collaboration remains essential for achieving lasting development outcomes and building stronger, more resilient communities.
According to him, the success of the Youth and Future of Democracy Summit reflects the growing desire among young Nigerians to participate constructively in shaping the future of their communities and the nation.
He pledged that BWSO would sustain such platforms to encourage dialogue, mentorship, leadership development, and community-driven solutions.
The event attracted participants from across Jama’are, including students, youth groups, women leaders, community stakeholders, and civil society representatives. Activities featured lecture presentations, interactive panel discussions, and engagements focused on strengthening democratic values, youth participation and community development, as contained in a statement signed by Kamal Ibrahim, PRO, Bala Wunti Support Organisation (BWSO),
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