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NATIONAL YOUTH CONFERENCE

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ABOUT THE CONFERENCE

The National Youth Conference 2025 (Confab) is Nigeria’s largest youth-driven dialogue platform, bringing together young voices from all 360 federal constituencies, six geopolitical zones, and the diaspora.

Convened by the Federal Ministry of Youth Development based on the mandate of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR , to promote youth involvement in decision making and to harness input into government programs

The conference also empowers young Nigerians to shape national policies and propose innovative solutions. 

This is more than a conference, it is a national movement for youth-led development, inclusion, and action.

Presidential Commitment to Youth

His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, has placed young Nigerians at the heart of his Renewed Hope Agenda, declaring that the nation’s true wealth lies not in its natural resources, but in the energy, talent, and potential of  youths between the ages of 18 and 35.

Through landmark initiatives such as the student loan programme, the appointment of young leaders to key ministerial roles, the National Talent Export Programme (NATEP), and digital economy reforms, his administration is actively creating pathways for youth inclusion, innovation, and opportunity.

The National Youth Conference 2025 embodies this vision. As the most extensive youth driven dialogue in Nigeria’s history, it convenes voices from all 360 federal constituency areas and the diaspora to co-create a bold, generational policy blueprint for national transformation.

President Tinubu’s message is clear and unwavering:
“Youth will not be exploited to do the bidding of the government. Instead, our administration will work with and for the youth, providing them with a platform through which they may fulfil their greatest aspirations.”

This is more than a promise , it is a strategic investment in the nation’s future. Under President Tinubu’s leadership, youth are not just being heard; they are being empowered to shape a more just, prosperous, and inclusive Nigeria.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu , GCFR

Who Can Participate

The National Youth Conference is open to participants aged 18 and 35 years. A limited 10% of delegates will be selected from those above 35. We are committed to a 50:50 gender balance and strongly encourage the participation of Persons with Disabilities (PWDs). Inclusivity is at the heart of this initiative.

AGE

18 - 35

AGE

The Confab is Open to Youth between the ages of 18 and 35

GENDER

50:50

GENDER

In line with The President's Mandate, the Confab is Gender inclusive

PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES (PWD)

The conference is designed with maximum consideration for PWD community

PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES (PWD)

Everyone is included

Honourable Ayodele Olawande,
Minister of Youth Development

What the minister has to say

His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, has always believed in giving young Nigerians a voice in national governance. His administration is committed to creating platforms like the Youth Help Desk, the Youth House, and now the National Youth Conference—to ensure that young people can engage, contribute, and feel genuinely connected to their government.

As Minister of Youth Development, I was tasked with closing the gap between government and youth. This conference is not just a symbolic event—it’s a practical step toward youth-led solutions that will shape national development.

While critics say government does not need a conference to hear the youth, what we need now is structured input, clear ideas, and unity of purpose. This is our chance to move from talk to action , and to leave a lasting legacy as the generation that helped build a stronger, more inclusive Nigeria.

CONFERENCE SCHEDULE

The National Youth Conference (Confab) 2025 is Nigeria’s most ambitious youth-led national engagement, bringing together young voices from all 360 constituencies, six geopolitical zones, and the diaspora. Convened by the Federal Ministry of Youth Development under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, the Conference spans four weeks and culminates in a Youth conference with recommendations to the President.

Date

activities

Highlight

Townhalls across 360 constituencies

Grassroots conversations

Opening and plenary sessions

Introducing the confab

Group discussions on thematic pillars

Youth-driven solutions

Constituency-wide youth townhall

Open community dialogue

Outcome documentation and reporting

Constituency action points

Date

activities

Highlight

Townhalls across 360 constituencies

Grassroots conversations

Opening and plenary sessions

Introducing the confab

Group discussions on thematic pillars

Youth-driven solutions

Constituency-wide youth townhall

Open community dialogue

Outcome documentation and reporting

Constituency action points

date

activities

highlight

Zonal townhalls in 6 geopolitical regions

Regional collaboration

Plenary and review of constituency reports

Merging local perspectives

Group sessions on zonal priorities

Joint recommendations

Zonal outcome report and communique

Policy input from each zone

date

activities

highlight

National gathering of delegates

Culmination of consultations

Opening sessions and plenaries

Setting the national agenda

Policy labs and zonal input consolidation

Drafting actionable policies

Debates and adoption of resolutions

Final decisions and approval

Closing and submission to the President

Youth voice meets leadership

Guests of honor

Special Guests to Attend the Conference

Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR

President, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Federal Republic of Nigeria

Kashim Shettima (GCON)

Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria

Ayodele Olawande

Honourable Minister, Federal Ministry of Youth Development

Olubunmi Olusanya

National Planning Committee Chairman & Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Youth Development

Partners / Sponsors

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Let’s build the future together

 

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