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About MCYDA

About MCYDA

The Makeke Community Youth Development Association brings together the youths of Makeke, Akoko-Edo, Edo State — at home, across Nigeria and in the diaspora.

The Association

Who we are

MCYDA is the umbrella body for Makeke youths. We exist to unite young people, promote their welfare and development, preserve their identity and values, and open doors to education, employment, enterprise and leadership.

Vision

A united, responsible and prosperous generation of Makeke youths, contributing meaningfully to the advancement of Makeke Community and society at large.

Mission

To unite Makeke youths, promote their welfare and development, preserve their identity and values, and create opportunities for education, employment, entrepreneurship, leadership and community development.

Core values

What guides us

Draft values — subject to confirmation by the MCYDA executive.

Unity

We stand together as one Makeke youth family.

Integrity

We act honestly and transparently in all we do.

Service

We put community before self.

Excellence

We aim to be the best in our fields.

Heritage

We honour Makeke's identity and traditions.

Progress

We pursue sustainable development for all.

Objectives

Organisational objectives

  1. 01Unity, peace and cooperation among Makeke youths
  2. 02Education, skills acquisition and entrepreneurship
  3. 03Support for community development projects
  4. 04Preserving Makeke's heritage, identity and traditions
  5. 05Responsible citizenship, leadership and service
  6. 06Networking across Nigeria and the diaspora

Background

Our history

Official history will be published once supplied by the executive.

National leadership & governance

Leadership & Governance

All published appointments are officially approved by MCYDA.

Board of Trustees

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Amos Alao

Board-level governance, institutional oversight and appropriate governance-related enquiries.

Enquire via MCYDA

National Administration

NATIONAL COORDINATOR, MCYDA

Adelekun John Folorunsho

National coordination, organisational administration, general MCYDA enquiries and institutional communication.

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Makeke Youth Leadership

MAKEKE YOUTH PRESIDENT

Samuel Ekundayo Lakoju

Makeke youth affairs, local youth engagement, community participation and youth-related enquiries.

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Royal patron

Distinguished Traditional Patron of MCYDA

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Board of Trustees

Governance and strategic oversight

The Board operates according to the association's constitution.

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National administration

National Executive Leadership

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National youth coordination

National Youth Coordination

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Organisational hierarchy

How MCYDA is structured

Tap any level to see its positions.

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All published appointments are officially approved by MCYDA.

Our national network

State & FCT Chapters

Select a state or the FCT to view its chapter status and approved leadership.

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State information

Select a state

Choose a state on the map or in the directory to see its chapter status, leadership and announcements.

Grassroots structure

From the state to every community

Each level reports to the one above it. Only verified and approved representatives appear publicly.

  1. 1

    State Coordinator

  2. 2

    LGA Coordinator

  3. 3

    Community Coordinator

  4. 4

    Ward Representative

  5. 5

    Community Youth Representative

State chapters

Apply to Establish or Lead a State Chapter

Help build MCYDA in your state. Applications are reviewed by authorised administrators.