LOS ANGELES COUNTY, California — October 8, 2026
The Board of Trustees of the Wamufat Youth Community Development Foundation (WYCDF) has appointed Mr. Ayo Sogbuyi, President and Chairman of Afrika Konnekt News Network (AKNN), as the new President of the foundation. The appointment, confirmed in an official letter signed by the Chairman of the Board of Trustees, Mrs. Fatimoh Muhammed, took effect on September 15, 2026. Sogbuyi has formally accepted the appointment.
WYCDF is a youth-focused non-profit organisation headquartered in Los Angeles County, California, United States. The foundation is committed to “Grooming Energetic Youth” and “Empowering Communities Through Education, Mentorship and Support.” In his new role, Sogbuyi will provide strategic leadership and oversee the foundation’s governance, programmes and general administration. He will also be accountable to the Board of Trustees and ensure that the organisation operates in line with its mission, core values and statutory obligations.
His responsibilities will include chairing executive meetings, representing the foundation before partners, donors and the public, and supervising its officers and programmes. In a statement announcing the appointment, the Board of Trustees expressed confidence in Sogbuyi’s leadership, describing the appointment as timely as the foundation expands its youth development, educational and community support initiatives. The board’s confidence in his leadership is expected to support the foundation’s efforts to strengthen its programmes and deepen its commitment to youth empowerment and community development.
About WYCDF
The Wamufat Youth Community Development Foundation is a non-profit organisation dedicated to empowering young people and promoting community development through education, mentorship and support initiatives. The foundation aims to create opportunities for young people to develop their potential while contributing to the growth and well-being of their communities.
For more information about the foundation and its activities, visit www.wycdf.org or contact info@wycdf.org.
