By – Sadat Dabo

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has appointed Alhaji Bashiru Ibrahim, a prominent party figure from the Tempane Constituency in the Upper East Region, as its Deputy National Director in Charge of Training and Capacity Building

The appointment places the former Deputy Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Youth Employment Agency (YEA) in a strategic position to contribute to the development of party members, strengthen leadership skills and improve the effectiveness of the party’s organisational structures across the country

Alhaji Bashiru, who is of Mossi ethnic descent, has built his political profile through years of involvement in the NPP, including his service as the Upper East Regional Youth Organiser and his previous bid to become the party’s parliamentary candidate for the Tempane Constituency

From Regional Youth Leadership to National Assignment

His experience as the NPP’s Upper East Regional Youth Organiser gave him an opportunity to participate in grassroots mobilisation and youth engagement within the region

Youth leadership remains an important component of political organisation, particularly in building party structures, encouraging participation and preparing the next generation of political leaders

His elevation to a national position represents a continuation of his involvement in the party’s organisational work, with responsibilities now extending to training and capacity building

Former YEA Deputy CEO Brings Public-Sector Experience

Alhaji Bashiru also served as Deputy CEO of the Youth Employment Agency, where his work was associated with youth employment, skills development and efforts to improve opportunities for young people

His experience in public administration and youth development could prove valuable in his new role, particularly in designing and supporting training initiatives that equip party members and officials with practical knowledge and leadership skills

Tempane Parliamentary Aspirant

Beyond his regional party leadership and public-sector experience, Alhaji Bashiru previously contested for the NPP parliamentary candidacy in the Tempane Constituency

His political involvement reflects his longstanding interest in party affairs and representation in the Upper East Region

His appointment is also a notable development for the Tempane Constituency, which has produced a political figure now taking on a national-level responsibility within the NPP

Expectations for the New Role

As Deputy National Director in Charge of Training and Capacity Building, Alhaji Bashiru is expected to contribute to strengthening the knowledge, competence and organisational effectiveness of party members

His portfolio is important to preparing party executives, communicators and grassroots organisers for their responsibilities, while promoting leadership development and stronger coordination within the party

With his background in youth organising and public-sector administration, attention will be on how he helps advance the NPP’s training agenda and build a more effective organisational structure ahead of future elections

The appointment marks a new chapter in Alhaji Bashiru Ibrahim’s political journey, bringing his experience from the Upper East Region to the NPP’s national leadership structure

Source – gbcuraonline.com