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NEXT GEN NIGERIA : CRAFTING SOLUTIONS, OWNING THE FUTURE

NATIONAL YOUTH
CONFERENCE

  • Registration: Closed
  • Virtual Starts On: 5th to 21st October 2026
  • Physical Starts On: 26th to 30th October 2026
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Governance & Political Participation

Elevating youth voices in decision-making and leadership.

Entrepreneurship & Job Creation

Boosting youth-led businesses and inclusive economic growth.

Climate Action & Energy Transition

Empowering youth to lead Nigeria’s green economy.

Education & Seven-Star Skills

Equipping youth with future-ready skills and career tools.

Technology & Digital Innovation

Harnessing technology for development, access, and equity.

Security & Social Cohesion

Strengthening peace, inclusion, and civic responsibility.
NATIONAL YOUTH CONFERENCE 2026

About the Conference

The National Youth Conference 2026 (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.
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UNDER THE PATRONAGE OF

His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR

RENEWED HOPE AGENDA

Presidential Commitment to Youth

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 2026 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.

Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR

President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria

Eligibility

Who Can Participate

Open to young Nigerians aged 18–35, with balanced and inclusive representation at the heart of the conference.

AGE

18–35

Primary age range

Open primarily to participants aged 18 to 35.
GENDER BALANCE

50:50

Gender balance

Equal representation of women and men.
INCLUSION

PWDs

Inclusive participation

Persons with Disabilities are strongly encouraged to participate.

Olawande Emmanuel Ayodele

Honourable Minister, Federal Ministry of Youth Development
FROM THE HONOURABLE MINISTER

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.

Bridging the Gap

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 is a practical step toward youth-led solutions that will shape national development.

From Talk to Action

What we need now is structured input, clear ideas, and unity of purpose. This is our chance to move from talk to action and leave a lasting legacy as the generation that helped build a stronger, more inclusive Nigeria.

A conference designed to turn youth voices into national action.

CONFAB 2026

Conference Schedule

The National Youth Conference (Confab) 2026 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.
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At a Glance

360

Federal constituencies

6

Geopolitical zones

4

Weeks of engagement
The process culminates in a national youth conference where recommendations are presented to the President.

Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR

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

Kashim Shettima, GCON

Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria

Olawande Emmanuel Ayodele

Honourable Minister, Federal Ministry of Youth Development

Dr, Maryam Ismaila Keshinro

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

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Supporting the National Youth Conference
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