FG urges youth confab delegates to propose actionable recommendations
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The Federal Government has urged delegates to the 2026 National Youth Conference to develop actionable recommendations capable of addressing unemployment, poverty, insecurity and other challenges confronting young Nigerians. The Minister of Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande, gave the charge on Wednesday at the commencement of the physical phase of the conference, held at the NAF Conference Centre and Suites, Abuja, with the theme, “Next Gen Nigeria: Crafting Solutions, Owning the Future.” Olawande said the physical phase, which followed virtual consultations involving young Nigerians across the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, was an opportunity to translate discussions into practical proposals that could influence government policies and programmes.
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✦Mafico said the engagement should focus on developing solutions rather than delivering speeches, stressing that the concerns of young people must inform government policies and development priorities.
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2026:The Federal Government has urged delegates to the 2026 National Youth Conference to develop actionable recommendations capable of addressing unemployment, poverty, insecurity and other challenges confronting young Nigerians.Wednesday:The Minister of Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande, gave the charge on Wednesday at the commencement of the physical phase of the conference, held at the NAF Conference Centre and Suites, Abuja, with the theme, “Next Gen Nigeria: Crafting Solutions, Owning the Future.” Olawande said the physical phase, which followed virtual consultations involving young Nigerians across the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, was an opportunity to translate discussions into practical proposals that could influence government policies and programmes.Today:She said, “Today, it’s about crafting solutions.
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✦The Federal Government has urged delegates to the 2026 National Youth Conference to develop actionable recommendations capable of addressing unemployment, poverty, insecurity and other challenges confronting young Nigerians.
✦The Minister of Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande, gave the charge on Wednesday at the commencement of the physical phase of the conference, held at the NAF Conference Centre and Suites, Abuja, with the theme, “Next Gen Nigeria: Crafting Solutions, Owning the Future.” Olawande said the physical phase, which followed virtual consultations involving young Nigerians across the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, was an opportunity to translate discussions into practical proposals that could influence government policies and programmes.
✦Mafico said the engagement should focus on developing solutions rather than delivering speeches, stressing that the concerns of young people must inform government policies and development priorities.
Key Facts:2026: The Federal Government has urged delegates to the 2026 National Youth Conference to develop actionable recommendations capable of addressing unemployment, poverty, insecurity and other challenges confronting young Nigerians.Wednesday: The Minister of Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande, gave the charge on Wednesday at the commencement of the physical phase of the conference, held at the NAF Conference Centre and Suites, Abuja, with the theme, “Next Gen Nigeria: Crafting Solutions, Owning the Future.” Olawande said the physical phase, which followed virtual consultations involving young Nigerians across the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, was an opportunity to translate discussions into practical proposals that could influence government policies and programmes.Today: She said, “Today, it’s about crafting solutions.Today: Today is about you owning the future.
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The Federal Government has urged delegates at the 2026 National Youth Conference to develop actionable recommendations to address unemployment, poverty and
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The Federal Government has urged delegates to the 2026 National Youth Conference to develop actionable recommendations capable of addressing unemployment, poverty, insecurity and other challenges confronting young Nigerians.
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The Minister of Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande, gave the charge on Wednesday at the commencement of the physical phase of the conference, held at the NAF Conference Centre and Suites, Abuja, with the theme, “Next Gen Nigeria: Crafting Solutions, Owning the Future.” Olawande said the physical phase, which followed virtual consultations involving young Nigerians across the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, was an opportunity to translate discussions into practical proposals that could influence government policies and programmes.
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The Federal Government has urged delegates to the 2026 National Youth Conference to develop actionable recommendations capable of addressing unemployment, poverty, insecurity and other challenges confronting young Nigerians.
