Minister Olawande Promotes Youth Opportunities at Confab

At the National Youth Confab 2026 held in Abuja, Minister Olawande stated that the Tinubu administration is dedicated to expanding opportunities for Nigerian youths. He emphasized the government's commitment to creating pathways for skill acquisition, business establishment, and employment, recognizing youths as partners and innovators in national development.

The minister identified key areas requiring investment, including skills acquisition, entrepreneurship, and technology, while acknowledging the interconnected challenges of unemployment, access to finance, and education. He urged participants to develop actionable recommendations for improving youth-focused programs and emphasized the importance of accountability in implementing these initiatives.

Additionally, Kashifu Abdullahi, Director-General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), mentioned that Artificial Intelligence would be used to analyze contributions from participants for policy development. Brig.-Gen. Olakunle Nafiu, Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), highlighted the potential of the youth population in contributing to the country’s economic and social transformation.