Youth Minister Olawande Encourages Action at National Confab

The Federal Government of Nigeria, through the Minister of Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande, called on young Nigerians to move beyond discussions and develop practical solutions to the challenges they face. This statement was made during the opening of the National Youth Confab 2026 at the National Counter Terrorism Centre Auditorium in Abuja.

Olawande described the confab as a platform for youth to exchange ideas and contribute to policy shaping. He identified key challenges such as employment, skills development, and digital inclusion.

Delegates were encouraged to propose realistic recommendations and foster partnerships to improve government programs. Dr Maryam Ismaila Keshinro, the Permanent Secretary of the ministry, echoed the need for actionable outcomes.

Brigadier General Olakunle Olaseye Nafiu, Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps, emphasized the importance of youth inclusion in national decision-making. Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, Director-General of the National Information Technology Development Agency, announced that technology would be utilized to analyze ideas from the confab.

The event aimed to empower youth as active contributors to national development.