The newly-elected executive members of the Kokodiagbene Youth Development Movement (KYDM), umbrella body of youths in oil-rich Kokodiagbene Community in the ancient Gbaramatu Kingdom, Warri South-West Local Government Area of Delta State, are set to be sworn into office on Saturday, November 14, 2026.

The event is scheduled to hold 10:00am  in the Kokodiagbene Community Town Hall with invited guests, community elders, traditional chiefs, women and youths expected to be in attendance.

The KYDM executive leadership to be sworn-in are Comrades Prince Doutimi Cousin (President), Oweipade Eyebo Potoki (Vice President), Ehimika Tolar Theresa (Secretary), Etuemi Emiko (Public Relations Officer).

Others are Tare Odogbo (Assistant Secretary), Christabell Eguare (Financial Secretary), Victor Daniel (Assistant Financial Secretary), Deborah Tamar Torudon (Treasurer) and Tombra Pito (Provost).

Meanwhile, the incoming KYDM executives, in a statement signed by the president and secretary, appealed to stakeholders and other leaders to lend their support to the success of the inauguration.

Part of the statement reads, "We formally invite all sons and daughters as well as friends and other stakeholders of our great Kokodiagbene Community to the upcoming handover and swearing-in ceremony of our newly elected executive officers of Kokodiagbene Youth Development Movement (KYDM).

"This occasion marks a vital leadership transition dedicated to promoting unity, progress, and youth development within our community.

"As a pillar of community empowerment and a respected patron of youth development, we humbly solicit your financial support to ensure a seamless and dignified ceremony. Your assistance will go a long way in covering key operational and logistical expenses," they clarified.

In anticipation they commended leaders and stakeholders for the "continued support toward youth empowerment" and said they looked forward to their presence at the inauguration.

The newly-elected executives of the KYDM will take over the administration of the affairs of the youth body from the Comrade Blessing Laide-led exco for a single term.