In a decisive and symbolic meeting held at the Abuja residence of former Kaduna State Governor, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, young political mobilizer and youth advocate, Nasir Doka, took a bold step toward redefining the future of youth involvement in Nigerian politics.
The private meeting, which lasted several hours, was centered on a shared vision: empowering the youth politically, intellectually, and economically—rather than allowing them to remain pawns in the game of political thuggery and manipulation.
Mallam El-Rufai, a known reformist and one of the country’s most influential political thinkers, expressed concern over the systemic neglect of Nigeria’s youth and stressed the need for immediate redirection. Nasir Doka, who has been actively engaging with grassroots movements across the North, echoed this sentiment and proposed sustainable strategies for mentorship, civic reorientation, and inclusive governance.
Speaking after the meeting, Doka said, “Meeting Mallam El-Rufai was more than a courtesy call. It was a handshake across generations—a pact to rescue our youth from political abuse and redirect their energy toward leadership and innovation. The time to stop using the youth as disposable political tools is now.”
Sources close to the discussion revealed that El-Rufai and Doka deliberated on practical frameworks to engage young people in the democratic process—from leadership bootcamps to grassroots political literacy campaigns and broader national dialogues.
This strategic alliance, forged in Abuja, is already sparking conversations among youth groups, political watchers, and party stakeholders. Many believe it may mark the beginning of a broader movement to create a new generation of politically conscious and capable Nigerian leaders.
With this meeting, El-Rufai and Doka have thrown down the gauntlet: the era of weaponizing the youth is over. A new chapter of purposeful engagement has begun.