KYA LEADERSHIP

Kauru Youth Ambassadors (KYA)

LEADERSHIP STRUCTURE

Meet the visionary youths driving the mission, vision, and development agenda of Kauru Youth Ambassadors (KYA). Our leadership is built on service, integrity, professionalism, and community impact.

EXECUTIVE COUNCIL

JUNAIDU ISHAQ, MBA, MABE.

Founder/President

Kauru Youth Ambassadors (KYA)

Education

Junaidu Ishaq holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) and a Bachelor of Science in Education (Biology) from Ahmadu Bello University. He is a certified member of the Association of Business Executives (MABE-UK) and holds multiple professional certifications, including UNESCO REF Certificates in Leadership Capacity Building (LCB) and Intellectual Capacity Building (ICB), the United Kingdom Association of Business Executives (UK-ABE) certification in Economic Capacity Building (ECB), and a UNESCO REF TAP Masterclass Certificate in Personal Reinvention and Transformation in partnership with the Office of the Senior Special Assistant to the President on SDGs. He also completed an Executive Short Course in Environmental Standards by SPESSECE Ahmadu Bello University among many others.

Biography

Junaidu was born in the year 1997, and raised in Kauru West, Kauru Local Government Area, Kaduna state. He began his educational journey at UBE Marbaki Primary School (2003–2008) and Government Secondary School Kauru (2009–2014). He proceeded to Ahmadu Bello University Zaria where he earned his first degree between 2014-2018, and later returned to obtain his master’s degree in 2025. Deeply rooted in community values and local development, his life journey reflects a strong commitment to education, leadership, service, and the transformation of youth potential into meaningful social and economic impact within Kauru and beyond.

SAFIYANU ABDUL ISHAQ

Secretary General

Kauru Youth Ambassadors (KYA)

Education

Safiyanu Abdul Ishaq began his education at Staff School, Nuhu Bamalli Polytechnic Zaria, before attending Kufena College Zaria and Alhudahuda College for his junior secondary education. He completed his secondary education at Government Secondary School Magajiya Zaria in 2008, proceeded to the School of Basic and Remedial Studies Funtua under Ahmadu Bello University, and later earned a BSc in Zoology from Ahmadu Bello University in 2015. He also obtained a certificate in Computer Applications and Packages after his NYSC

Biography

Safiyanu was born on October 30, 1988, in Dakace, Zaria LGA of Kaduna State, Safiyanu Abdul Ishaq is a dedicated community development advocate known for his commitment to youth engagement, enlightenment initiatives, and promoting unity and peaceful coexistence. He served as a Laboratory Technician at Nuhu Bamalli Polytechnic Zaria after his NYSC in 2017 and is actively involved in community groups and associations. He hails from Kagadama, Kauru East ward.

MUHD BASHAR TAHIR

Assistant Secretary General

Kauru Youth Ambassadors (KYA)

Education

Muhammad Bashar attended Model Primary School, Kauru, from 2000 to 2006, before proceeding to Government Secondary School (GSS) Kauru from 2006 to 2012. He later studied at the Federal College of Education (FCE) Zaria between 2013 and 2016, and furthered his education at Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) Zaria from 2019 to 2024 where he studied Science and Ediucation Biology.

Biography

Muhammad Bashar was born in 1997 and raised in Unguwan Nasarawa, Kauru, into the family of Malam Tahir H. Yunusa, the JIBWIS Kauru Chief Imam. He is a native of Kauru and is deeply rooted in the religious and community life of his people.

ABUBAKAR MIKA'IL BALA

Treasurer

Kauru Youth Ambassadors (KYA)

Education

Bsc (Hons) Computer science

Biography

Abubakar was born in 1996, finished primary and secondary educations in kauru. He further obtained his first degree at Kano state University of science and technology. He is currently working with a private company.

MUBASHAR BALA ANANA

Organizing Secretary

Kauru Youth Ambassadors (KYA)

Education

Mubashar holds a National Certificate in Education (N.C.E) in Chemistry Integrated Science from Federal College of Education, Zaria, in 2018, and a Bachelor of Science in Education BSc.( Ed) Chemistry from Bayero University, Kano in 2023.

Biography

Mubashar was born in 1997 in Kauru, where he was raised and began his academic journey. He obtained his First School Leaving Certificate from UBE Marbaki in 2008. In the same year, he enrolled at Government Junior Secondary School, Kauru. After three years, he proceeded to Science Secondary School Ikara, where he completed his secondary education and obtained his Senior Secondary School Certificate (SSCE) in 2014

Advisory Board

ALH. YA'U USMAN, CNA.

Patron

Biography and Professional Bacground Summary Alhaji Ya’u Usman, the Emir of Kauru, born on 15th May 1955 in Kauru, Kaduna State, is the son of the late Sarkin Kauru, Alhaji Usman Ibrahim, and a distinguished figure of royal heritage. A revered traditional ruler and seasoned public servant, he has devoted decades to governance and public service across Kaduna State and Nigeria. He ascended the throne as Sarkin Kauru the 30th, where he has led his people for over five years with integrity, humility, and a deep commitment to peace, unity, and development, making him a respected moral authority and natural Patron of the KYA. He began his education at Primary School, Kauru in 1967, completed secondary education at Barewa College in 1974, and obtained professional training in accounting at Kaduna Polytechnic (1974–1977). He further advanced his professional competence through training with the Association of National Accountants of Nigeria (ANAN) in Jos, earned the CNA certification in 2003, and completed advanced leadership and administrative programmes in Lagos and at the Administrative Staff College of Nigeria (ASCON) in 2007.

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