After Inauguration, PBNU Leaders Focus on Organizational Consolidation and Youth Outreach

JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com - The Executive Board of Nahdlatul Ulama (PBNU) for the 2026–2031 term will prioritize consolidating the organization, strengthening outreach among young people, and leveraging technology in its activities.

The Deputy Chairman of PBNU, Saifullah Yusuf, also known as Gus Ipul, stated that these programs are part of the mandates from the Nahdlatul Ulama Congress, which the new administration will implement.

"Starting from programs for organizational consolidation and strengthening NU's outreach among youth, all of these are mandates from the congress. In addition, we will begin to apply technology in every organizational activity," he stated after the inauguration at Al-Hamid Islamic Boarding School in Cilangkap, East Jakarta, on Saturday (24/10/2026).

He explained that the implementation of these programs will be further translated by the seven deputy chairmen according to their respective fields.

Key areas of focus will include social welfare, education, health, and digitalization.

Gus Ipul emphasized that all these programs will be executed as part of the effort to follow up on the congress outcomes under the leadership of the Rais Aam and the Chairman of PBNU.

"All of this will, insyaallah, become a cohesive effort to achieve the outcomes of the congress led by the Rais Aam and the Chairman. Therefore, PBNU will focus going forward on implementing the congress results and not get distracted by other issues," he clarified.

He hopes that all members of PBNU will work together to focus on implementing the work programs and following up on the congress results for the next five years.

"If there are still those who are not satisfied or have concerns, please feel free to express them. But that won’t be PBNU's priority. For branches wanting to join, please do so. Those who continue to look backward will be left behind," Gus Ipul added.

Previously, the 2026–2031 Executive Board of Nahdlatul Ulama (PBNU) was officially inaugurated at Al-Hamid Islamic Boarding School in Cilangkap, East Jakarta, on Saturday (24/10/2026). Many PBNU officials were present in white attire.

Male officials paired their outfits with sarongs, while female officials also donned white clothing.

Before the inauguration, PBNU Chairman KH Abdul Hakim Mahfudz, also known as Gus Kikin, read a decree on the ratification of the board composition and personnel for the 2026–2031 term.

"Decree of the Executive Board of Nahdlatul Ulama regarding the Ratification of the Composition and Personnel of the Executive Board of Nahdlatul Ulama for the 2026–2031 Term," Gus Kikin announced while reading the decree on Saturday.

He then explained that the names listed in the annex of the decree were ratified as the Executive Board of Nahdlatul Ulama for the 2026–2031 term.

Gus Kikin also mandated the board members to carry out their duties in accordance with the Mukadimah Qanun Asasi, Articles of Association, and Organizational Regulations of Nahdlatul Ulama, as well as the regulations established during board consultations.

Additionally, the board members are required to submit a report of accountability for their administrative tasks at the upcoming 36th Nahdlatul Ulama Congress.

"Third, this decree is effective as of the date it is established. Should there be any changes and/or errors in its establishment, this decree will be reviewed accordingly," he continued.