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EXPECTED OUTCOMES
What the Youth Confab Will Deliver
The National Youth Confab is expected to achieve the following outcomes:
01
Providing a Platform for Youth Voices
The conference will serve as a structured avenue for young people to contribute to national discussions and policy formulation in a way that ensures their ideas translate into action.
02
Addressing Pressing Youth Challenges
The conference will brainstorm and propose workable solutions on how to tackle critical issues affecting youths, such as unemployment, education, and healthcare, ensuring that youth concerns are addressed holistically.
03
Promoting National Unity and Cohesion
By bringing together youth from diverse backgrounds, the confab will foster conversations that strengthen social cohesion and shared national identity.
04
Enhancing Networking and Collaboration
The conference will create opportunities for peer-to-peer learning, mentorship, and cross-sector partnerships, allowing young people to leverage each other’s strengths and expertise.
05
Strengthening Youth Institutions
A key focus will be on enhancing the effectiveness and relevance of youth-focused institutions such as the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) and other government-backed programs, ensuring they align with the evolving needs of young Nigerians.
06
Developing Actionable Policy Recommendations
The outcomes from this conference will not just be theoretical but will be synthesised into clear, implementable recommendations that will be presented to policymakers at the highest level.
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
SIX PRIORITY AREAS
Thematic Pillars
The National Youth Confab is structured around six key thematic pillars, each addressing critical areas of youth development, governance, and national transformation. These thematic areas reflect national priorities and emerging issues that have dominated public discourse and recent studies on youth development.
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.
WHY IT MATTERS
Why should you attend?
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.
MORE THAN A CONFERENCE
Through grassroots innovation circles, townhalls, and digital mobilisation, the Conference empowers young Nigerians to shape national policy, champion bold solutions, and drive a new era of inclusive development. More than a conference, it is the launch of a generational movement to elevate youth voice, unlock prosperity, and position the President as the President of the Youth.
360 Federal Constituencies
Diaspora Participation
Youth-Led Policy Blueprint
GUIDING PRINCIPLES
Confab Values
01
Inclusivity & Diversity
The youth confab acknowledges the heterogeneity of the youth population and will promote inclusivity and diversity throughout. Young women and young persons with disability shall be integrated at all stages, including in organising committees.
02
Youth Ownership & Leadership
Young people are the heartbeat of the Confab. The design, implementation and follow-up actions on the confab shall be owned, and led by young people.
03
Mutual respect and constructive dialogue
The Confab shall be driven by mutual respect, tolerance, constructive debates, critical and innovative thinking and the exchange of ideas without fear of intimidation or alienation.
04
Non-Partisanship
To enhance its legitimacy and participation, the Confab shall be insulated from partisan politics. The ultimate objective is to ensure the collective interests of young people are promoted irrespective of political affiliation, religion or creed.
05
Accountability & Transparency
All proceedings, decisions, and outcomes of the Confab are guided by principles of transparency and accountability to participants and the general public. There will be clear reporting, follow-up mechanisms, and opportunities for feedback.
06
Innovation & Solution-Driven
The Confab will encourage creative thinking and the generation of audacious, practical, and innovative solutions to the challenges facing youth.
07
Cost-effectiveness and Value for Money
The confab shall prioritize cost-effectiveness to ensure effective and prudent maximization of resources.
08
Intergenerational Solidarity
While the confab is youth-centric, partnerships with other generations will be advanced to strengthen solidarity, mentorship, and shared learning.