ECOSOCC elected young activist Mohamed Haroun Adam as its vice president

 

In its recent meeting held in Kenya in December 2024, the African Union's Economic, Social, and Cultural Council (ECOSOCC) elected young activist Mohamed Haroun Adam, a graduate of the Nasser Fellowship for International Leadership from Chad, as its vice president. This election is a testament to the significant trust Mohamed Haroun Adam has garnered in the fields of economic and social development across the African continent. 

In his remarks, Haroun emphasized that ECOSOCC serves as one of the core advisory platforms within the African Union, addressing key developmental, social, and economic issues. He highlighted the importance of his new position as a pivotal contribution to Chad and a boost to efforts aimed at fostering African cooperation. 

 Following his election, Mohamed Haroun Adam expressed gratitude to the member states for their confidence in him. He reaffirmed his commitment to supporting the African Union’s developmental objectives and strengthening collaboration among African nations to achieve growth and prosperity in various fields. 

 It is worth noting that Mohamed Haroun Adam brings extensive experience to the role, having held numerous positions within the council, which enhances his value and impact as a leader within ECOSOCC. 

 In this context, Hassan Ghazaly, anthropological researcher and founder of the Nasser International Forum, stated that Mohamed Haroun Adam's election to this prominent leadership role is a tangible embodiment of the Nasser Fellowship’s vision to empower African youth and prepare them to assume leading roles at the continental level. Ghazaly added that the fellowship’s graduates, including Mohamed Haroun, have proven their ability to create real and meaningful impact within African decision-making frameworks, thereby advancing development and fostering greater integration across the continent. 

 Ghazaly concluded by highlighting that the Nasser International Forum encompasses the Nasser Youth Movement, an independent youth initiative aimed at strengthening bilateral relations between Egypt and other nations, particularly in Africa, Asia, and Latin America. The movement currently operates in 67 countries. He also noted that the Nasser Fellowship for International Leadership focuses on capacity building for young leaders by sharing Egypt's institutional expertise with the Global South. The fellowship has produced approximately 590 young leaders to date. Additionally, the forum’s training division targets Egyptian university students majoring in media, political science, languages, and translation, with around 620 outstanding trainees having graduated so far.

By: Boniface Tougue - KBN