Empowering Youth for National Development
The Katagum Youth League (KYL) is a non-partisan, non-governmental youth development organisation duly registered with the Corporate Affairs Commission of Nigeria and the Bauchi State Government, founded on 12th August 2021 — International Youth Day — in Azare, Katagum Local Government Area, Bauchi State, Nigeria.
Founded by Comr. Jamilu Alhaji Mato with the conviction that the next chapter of leadership for Bauchi State and Nigeria must be built from the grassroots of Katagum Zone, KYL operates across all seven Local Government Areas of Katagum Zone — Gamawa, Giade, Itas/Gadau, Jama'are, Katagum, Shira, and Zaki.
In five years of operations, KYL has grown into the most structured and impactful youth development organisation in Bauchi North — with a formally adopted Constitution, a 25-seat Executive Council, a Board of Trustees, and a flagship leadership fellowship that has received 926 applications and graduated 38 leaders now active across Bauchi State.
"The next chapter of leaders in Bauchi State and Nigeria is here. At KYL, we are not waiting for tomorrow — we are building it today, from the grassroots of Katagum Zone."
Our official strategic priorities under the Constitution 2025 guiding the league's operations and programs.
leaders graduated across 2 cohorts of the Mallam Zaki Fellowship
Trees planted in our climate action initiative
youth engaged across all programs since 2021
active programs across Katagum Zone
applications received across 2 cohorts — acceptance rate: 3–5%
Our flagship leadership development program for emerging young leaders.
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Transforming agriculture through innovation and sustainable practices.
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An annual multi-category championship uniting youth from all 7 LGAs of Katagum Zone.
Learn MoreAnnual youth forum bringing together young leaders, policymakers, and experts to discuss pressing issues affecting Katagum youth.
Our flagship leadership development program for emerging young leaders. Target: 500+ applications.
First formal democratic elections of the Katagum Youth League to elect next-generation leaders into the Executive Council under the 2025 Constitution.
Formal inauguration and swearing-in ceremony for the newly elected Executive Council on International Youth Day.
3-day intensive leadership training for 40 selected youth leaders from across Katagum.
Hands-on training for youth on sustainable agriculture practices and modern farming techniques.
Academic competition held in Jama'are to promote education and healthy academic rivalry among secondary schools.
Graduation ceremony for the inaugural cohort of the Mallam Zaki Fellowship program.
Second edition of our annual youth forum with over 200 participants from across Bauchi State.
The leaders, directors, and coordinators driving growth and impact across Katagum Zone.
Executive Chairman
Deputy Chairman
Secretary General
Deputy Secretary General
Director of Programs and Innovation
Director of Strategy and Partnerships
Director of Finance
Director of Communications and Public Engagement
Director of Community Engagement
Director of Inclusion and Special Needs
Director of Women and Gender Affairs
Director of Technology and Innovation
Director of Logistics and Operations
Director of Welfare and Member Services
Director of Legal Affairs
Director of Internal Audit
Director of Data Governance
Director of Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning
LGA Coordinator — Gamawa
LGA Coordinator — Giade
LGA Coordinator — Itas/Gadau
LGA Coordinator — Jama'are
LGA Coordinator — Katagum
LGA Coordinator — Shira
LGA Coordinator — Zaki
Constitutional governing body providing structural oversight, strategic advice, and asset trusteeship under the 2025 Constitution.
Founder & Executive Chairman, Katagum Youth League
Trustee Member
To be nominated under constitutional provisions.
To be nominated under constitutional provisions.
To be nominated under constitutional provisions.
To be nominated under constitutional provisions.
To be nominated under constitutional provisions.
To be nominated under constitutional provisions.
To be nominated under constitutional provisions.
We're grateful for the support of our partners who share our vision for youth empowerment in Katagum.
No. 12 Zaki Road, Azare
Katagum Zone, Bauchi State
+234 814 395 3391
info@katagumyouthleague.org
