TAFIYAR MATASAN AREWA
Building a united, empowered and progressive generation of Northern Nigerian youth, across 19 states and the FCT.
A united, organised youth movement
Tafiyar Matasan Arewa brings young people, women and community groups together across the 19 Northern states and the FCT. Every group keeps its own name and leaders. Together we speak with one voice, peacefully and lawfully.
Our vision
To be the strongest and best organised youth movement in Northern Nigeria.
Our mission
To bring small and large groups of women and men across the North into one coordinated force that empowers youth and builds a better future.
Why we exist
Northern youth are many and capable, but often divided and left out of big decisions. We exist to unite, organise and empower them.
What we do
We build partnerships, train and mobilise young people, support communities and encourage responsible civic participation.
Who we serve
Young people, women and community groups across the 19 Northern states and the FCT.
Northern Nigeria coverage
The movement covers the 19 Northern states and the Federal Capital Territory. State-level figures will be published when membership and coordinator records have been verified.
North West · 7 states
Sokoto · Kebbi · Zamfara · Katsina · Kano · Jigawa · Kaduna
North East · 6 states
Borno · Yobe · Adamawa · Gombe · Bauchi · Taraba
North Central · 6 states
Niger · Kwara · Kogi · Benue · Plateau · Nasarawa
Federal Capital Territory
Abuja · FCT
Note: this is a regional coverage list, not a boundary map. An interactive state-boundary map can be connected when verified map data is available.
Our eight objectives
Clear goals, measurable results, and a plan to reach every ward in the North.
Our programmes
Practical programmes that build skills, opportunities, peace and leadership among Northern youth.
The work has started
Our founders and members have paid for everything so far. Now we invite partners who share our vision to help us go further.
Done
- Leaders named: National Coordinator, Secretary General, Financial Secretary
- Four Zonal Coordinators named
- A State Coordinator in all 19 states and the FCT
- 160+ partner organisations have joined the movement
Under way
- Talks with more organisations, state by state
- Coalition Council and State Desks
- Volunteer registration
- Voter education and PVC checks
Ahead
- Training of coordinators, women leaders and volunteers
- Nigeria Youth Cohesion and National Unity Summit, Abuja
- Door-to-door, market and campus outreach
- Choosing the candidates we will back and turning out the youth vote
Responsible civic and democratic participation
We believe young people must take part in democracy responsibly, peacefully and lawfully. We promote voter education, responsible citizenship, accountability and youth representation. As part of this, we plan to choose and support leaders who earn our trust, for president, governor, National and State Assembly and other offices across Nigeria. We will do it openly, fairly and by the law.
How we choose the leaders we back
- Set clear standardsHonesty, ability, service to the people, and a real plan for jobs, education, security and unity.
- Listen to our peopleState Coordinators, partner groups and communities tell us who they trust and what they need.
- Judge on record and plansEvery candidate is measured against the same standards, by their past work and their promises.
- Decide togetherThe national leadership and Coalition Council make the final decision after the state reports.
- Back them peacefullyWe campaign for our choices with facts, with respect, and within INEC rules and the Electoral Act 2026.
- Announce openlyWe share our decisions with all partners and the public, and we report on our progress.
Our 2027 planning target
We will work to win 45–60% of Northern youth votes for the candidates we choose to back, at every level. This is a planning target, not a promise. We will do it openly, peacefully and within INEC rules and the Electoral Act 2026.
How we back every candidate we choose
- Announce our support openly to all partners and the public
- Mobilise our members and partner groups in their state and area
- Run voter registration and PVC checks
- Door-to-door, market and campus outreach
- Online campaign based on facts, in Hausa, Kanuri and Fulfulde
- Polling-unit turnout plans, always peaceful and within INEC rules and the Electoral Act 2026
The people leading the movement
Zonal Coordinators
State Coordinators
One coordinator in each of the 19 Northern states and the FCT.
Our Northern Nigeria structure
From the national leadership, to Zonal Coordinators, to a State Coordinator in each of the 19 Northern states and the FCT. North West is organised into Zone A and Zone B.
Specialised structures
Our activities and events
These photographs document separate meetings and activities held at different places and times as the movement developed. Select a card to view that group of event photos.
This section will be updated as more activities take place. Event dates, locations and summaries will be added when verified.
Building strong partnerships for greater impact
More than 160 organisations have joined us. Many more are at different stages of discussion and engagement. The directory below contains a selection of partner organisations currently entered in the website records; it is not the full list of 160+ partners.
Partnership with educational institutions and faith leaders
We work with Islamiyya schools, Qur’an memorisation schools, schools for married women, imams, churches, pastors and many community leaders across Northern Nigeria. We do not publish some of these partners’ names or photographs on social media out of respect for religious institutions, scholars and community leaders. We respect every faith and approach these relationships with dignity and mutual understanding.
Organisations in discussion
We are in discussions with many additional youth, women’s, student, community, professional and faith-based organisations at different stages. Discussions do not mean an agreement has been finalised. Each organisation retains its own name, leadership and identity.
Latest from the movement
Join the Movement
Become a member or volunteer of Tafiyar Matasan Arewa. Your details go to the national secretariat and are never shown publicly.
Become a Partner
Organisations, institutions and well-wishers who share our vision are welcome. Tell us about your organisation.
Get in touch
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