Northern Kaduna: Kaka and a renewed consolidation of hope

In the evolving political landscape of the Kaduna North federal constituency, where youth unemployment, skills gap and the quest for inclusive representation remain pressing challenges, one figure stands out for his track record of serving without holding elective office. Hon. Abdulazeez Abubakar Kaka, at 38, embodies the generational shift that Nigerian politics urgently needs: a change rooted in action, not simple aspiration.

As the founder of the Kowa Namu Ne Foundation (all are ours in Hausa, symbolizing collective ownership) and president of the APC Youth Stakeholders Forum, Kaka has transformed lives in the neighborhoods of Kaduna North. Its work aligns with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda and Governor Uba Sani’s sustainable development priorities, delivering tangible results at the grassroots.

Through sustained skill acquisition programs under the Renewed Hope Skills Empowerment Initiative, Kaka has trained and graduated more than 5,000 youth across the state. The tenth cohort, concluded in early 2026, empowered 500 participants, many from Fulani communities in areas such as Unguwan Dosa, with vocational training in milk processing, pillow making, IT basics, digital literacy and entrepreneurship. These programs allow beneficiaries to create jobs rather than seek them, addressing a major driver of youth restlessness.

Education remains a cornerstone. Kaka has sponsored JAMB and SSCE registrations, coaching and tutorials for hundreds of government secondary school students. In the most recent cycle, 300 students received full support, including intensive preparation to increase success rates and open pathways to higher education or skilled trades.

Economic inclusion follows suit: guaranteed permanent, pensionable jobs in federal and state institutions for more young voters; cash grants (₦50,000 and above) to scores; nano-empowerment packages distributed to over 1,500 small business owners; and food palliatives that reach thousands of people during times of difficulty.

Community cohesion has the same priority. The ST/KAKA Renewed Hope Ramadan Unity Cup, currently underway, uses football to promote peace, brotherhood and inspiration among young people. Large-scale Iftar gatherings reconnect the wards, while the Kowa Namu Ne Foundation Islamic School provides textbooks, notebooks and support for moral education.

Kaka’s influence extends beyond local impact. As a key voice in Renewed Hope Youth Engagement (counseling with Seyi Tinubu) and special guest at the 1st Northwest Progressive Youth Summit 2026, she regionally advocates for youth inclusion, grants, loans and palliatives. His manner of coalition building – welcoming defectors from opposition parties and strengthening the APC’s hold in Kaduna – demonstrates maturity in a polarized environment.

Governor Uba Sani’s recent warning against “conflict traders” ahead of the 2027 cycle highlights the need for leaders who unite rather than divide. Kaka fits this model: his non-elitist approach crosses urban-rural, ethnic and generational boundaries, gaining organic support through facts.

Kaduna North deserves a representative who has already proven himself capable of attracting federal resources, building partnerships and translating policy into people-centered progress. Kaka is not campaigning on promises: he is scaling back what he has already started. His entry into the race would energize the APC’s base, inspire greater youth participation, and strengthen the party’s commitment to inclusive renewal.

In a constituency hungry for results rather than rhetoric, Kaka represents renewal in action. Kowa Namu Ne is more than a slogan; it is a philosophy of shared progress that has already taken root. As the primaries approach, the question is not whether he should contest, but how far his impact on the House of Representatives platform can extend.

The future of Kaduna North is brighter with leaders like him at the helm.