Youth and Young Nigeria
Commonwealth Youth Summit: Shape Your World to Save Our World – Minister Tells African Youth
The Honourable Minister for Youth and Sports Development, Mr Sunday Dare, has pleaded with the Youth of Africa to save the world by developing unique and creative ideas for leaders to put to action. Mr. Dare said this while delievering his speech on Tuesday, 9th May 2023, during the opening ceremony of the Commonwealth Youth and Students Summit (CYSS) taking place at the Abuja Continental Hotel, Abuja.
His words, “You have to shape your world in order to save our world. I know that Governments are committed to supporting fully, the Youth of Africa. Let us use this Summit to develop a dynamic youth agenda that will be handed over to African Governments to implement.”
The theme of the summit is “Co- creating our common future leadership in the digital age in Africa,” and about 5000 young people from 21 African Countries within the Commonwealth as well as Five (5) Heads of Government, Eleven (11) Ministers of Youth from selected African countries, and other notable leaders are expected to attend the Summit.
The opening ceremony was graced by His Excellency, President Muhammadu Buhari, who was represented by his Chief of Staff, Professor Ibrahim Gambari; the Honourable Minister of Communication and Digital Economy, Isa Ali Pantami; amongst other government officials.
Mr. Dare said while the Youth may have much to dislike about their current status, conflict is not a good option for them.
“Our Youth understandably feel these gaps have disadvantaged them in many aspects. And often, they also feel they are excluded from the table and are therefore unable to contribute towards policy formulation and execution. However, the very future the youth deserve can only be built with collaboration, communication, compromise and wisdom of those who have harmed experience over time. Confrontation, and conflict are unlikely to unleash the full potentials of our Youth,” he said.
The Minister urged his audience to learn to put business before pleasure so as to give the best account of themselves in their various enterprises and adventures. He also asked them to shun fake news if they must lead Africa to massive prosperity.
“The future starts now!” He said. “The future may belong to the scientists. To those that decide to have a positive attitude to life. It may belong to those who understand that rigour must precede pleasure. To those who embrace facts in a world of informationchaos. To those who turn their skills into entrepreneurship. These are the Youth that will navigate opportunities better and with an ocean, rather than drops, Africa will be truly unbeatable.”
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CLTC Partners with UNIAGY, NYFF for Youth Conference, Leadership Debate
Joel Ajayi
As part of activities marking Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary, the Citizenship and Leadership Training Centre (CLTC) is set to host a youth conference themed “Nigeria @ 65: Reviving Values and Volunteerism among the Youth.”
In a statement signed on Thursday by the Head, Information Unit, CLTC, Chinwe Nduka the Centre announced that the event will hold on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, in Abuja, in collaboration with major partners including the United Nations Inter-Agency Group on Youth (UNIAGY) and the Nigeria Youth Futures Fund (NYFF).
The conference aims to inspire active citizenship, strengthen civic values, and promote volunteerism as vital tools for rebuilding trust, unity, and shared responsibility among Nigeria’s youth.
A major highlight of the event will be the grand finale of the Youth Leadership Debate, an initiative of the Nigeria Youth Futures Fund (NYFF), which provides a platform for young leaders to articulate their vision for the nation’s future.
Confirmed speakers include the Honourable Minister for Youth Development, Comrade Ayodele Olawande; Chairman, Federal Civil Service Commission, Prof. Tunji Olaopa; and Iyinoluwa Aboyeji, CEO of Future Africa.
Other notable speakers are Samson Itodo (ED, YIAGA Africa), Rotimi Olawale (ED, Youth Hub Africa), Elisabeth Agbiti-Douglas (Director, NYFF), Mrs. Abiodun Essiet (SSA to the President on Community Engagement – North Central), Hon. Mohammed Abba Isa (SSA to the President on Special Needs & Equal Opportunities), Dr. Titilope Gbadamosi (SA to the President on Youth Initiatives), Surayyah Ahmad (Founding Partner, Sabou Capital), Aishat Dahiru (Youth Focal Point, IOM Nigeria), Rafiat Atanda (Communications Specialist, UNODC), and Mr. Rex Stephen Ojochegbe (Student, ATBU).
The conference enjoys the support of the Federal Ministry of Youth Development and the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), reflecting strong ministerial commitment to empowering Nigerian youth. It is also supported by Aspitah Global Resources, the event’s implementation partner.
Participants will include students, young entrepreneurs, professionals, and community-based organisations. Interested persons who cannot attend physically will be able to join the event virtually.
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