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FG Flags Off Registration, Unveils Official Website for 2025 National Youth CONFAB

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June 16, 2025

By Joel Ajayi

In its desire to better the life of entire youth in the country to deepening youth engagement and national development, the Federal Government has officially flagged off the registration process and unveiled the website for the National Youth Conference 2025 (Youth Confab 2025).

Minister of Youth Development, Comrade Ayodele Olawande, said over 36,000 youths from within and outside Nigeria will participate in the National Youth CONFAB 2025, themed “From Challenges to Progress, From Problems to Solutions.”

This announcement came as the Federal Government officially flagged off the registration process and unveiled the website for the National Youth Conference 2025.

Speaking at a world press conference on Monday in Abuja, the Minister emphasized that the forthcoming conference will not be “just another talk show,” but a dynamic platform focused on actionable solutions and meaningful youth engagement in national development.

“This is more than just a conference,” Olawande said. “It is a call to action and a platform for us to listen, learn, and lead together.”

Anchored on a participatory and inclusive framework, Youth CONFAB 2025 is being championed by the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, and is expected to draw participants from every community, ward, state, and the diaspora.

“With over 70% of our population under the age of 35, Nigeria’s future is inextricably linked to the creativity, energy, and aspirations of its youth,” the Minister said.

He announced the launch of the official conference portal – https://nationalyouthconfab.gov.ng – where interested participants can register, contribute through virtual consultations, submit memoranda, and apply to become delegates. Registration will close on 30 June 2025 at 6:00 p.m.

Olawande also highlighted upcoming activities such as induction meetings, technical sessions, consultations, town halls, and stakeholder engagements that will shape the direction and content of the CONFAB.

“The National Youth CONFAB is a historic moment. It inspires hope and provides an opportunity for young people to reimagine a Nigeria that works for them. It is a chance to move from protest to policy, from problems to solutions, and from challenges to progress,” he said.

He reiterated that the event is a credible and transformative platform designed to empower young Nigerians to shape policy and participate meaningfully in nation-building.

Also speaking at the event, the Chairman of the National Planning Committee and Permanent Secretary, Mr. Olubunmi Olusanya, underscored the importance of the occasion.

“It is with immense joy and gratitude that I welcome you all to this momentous occasion – the official launch of the National Youth Conference 2025 portal, marking the formal commencement of this landmark national youth gathering,” he said.

He described the CONFAB not just as an event, but as a strategic platform to amplify the voices, dreams, and innovative ideas of young Nigerians across the country.

According to Olusanya, the newly launched portal is more than a website – it is a digital gateway that will enable seamless delegate registration, facilitate virtual consultations, and serve as the central hub for conference updates and interactions.

“By unveiling this gateway, we are opening the door to nationwide participation, collaboration, and bold ideas that will shape the future of our country,” he added.

The conference will feature a phased structure, beginning with diaspora virtual engagements, grassroots consultations across the 360 federal constituencies, zonal consolidation meetings across the six geopolitical zones, and culminating in a national conference in Abuja. There, youth-driven policy recommendations will be developed and presented to top government officials.

CONFAB 2025 will focus on six core thematic areas: Governance and Leadership, Economic Transformation and Job Creation, Education and Future Skills, Technology and Digital Innovation, Climate Change and Energy Transitionand Social Inclusion and Security.

Both the Minister and the Planning Committee Chairman called on students, creatives, entrepreneurs, artisans, professionals, and young Nigerians in the diaspora to seize this opportunity and make the 2025 Youth CONFAB a defining moment in the country’s history.

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Nigeria at 66: ‘We Must Not Lose Faith in Nigeria’ — FCC Boss Omidiran

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October 1, 2026

The Gleamer

Joel Ajayi

The Executive Chairman of the Federal Character Commission (FCC), Honorable Hulayat Motunrayo Omidiran, has called on Nigerians to use the occasion of the nation’s 66th Independence Anniversary to renew their faith in Nigeria, strengthen national unity and recommit themselves to building a more inclusive and prosperous country.

In her 66th Independence Day message, Hon. Omidiran described October 1 as more than a celebration of freedom, saying the anniversary provides an opportunity for Nigerians to reflect on the country’s journey, acknowledge its progress and challenges, and renew the collective determination to build a nation where every citizen has a sense of belonging.

According to the FCC Executive Chairman, the Federal Character Principle remains particularly important to the quest for national cohesion because equitable representation promotes a sense of ownership and confidence in the Nigerian project.

“Nigeria is a nation of great diversity and
enormous potential. Our responsibility is to ensure that this diversity becomes a bridge that connects us rather than a barrier that separates us. Every Nigerian deserves to feel that he or she belongs to this country and has a role to play in its development,” Omidiran said.

The FCC boss called on government institutions at all levels to remain committed to fairness, equity, accountability and inclusive governance, while urging citizens to support efforts aimed at strengthening national institutions and promoting peaceful coexistence.

“We must not lose faith in Nigeria. The challenges before us are real, but so are the opportunities and the enormous human and natural resources available to us. Every citizen has a responsibility to contribute his or her own quota to building the Nigeria we desire,” she stated.

The FCC Executive Chairman also urged young Nigerians to remain committed to acquiring knowledge and skills, entrepreneurship, innovation, sports and other productive ventures, describing the youth as critical stakeholders in the country’s future.

“As we celebrate 66 years of independence, let us remember that the Nigeria we want cannot be built by government alone. It requires the commitment of all of us – leaders and citizens, young and old, from every part of the federation. Together, we can build a Nigeria where justice, fairness, opportunity and peace are available to all,” she said.

Omidiran reaffirmed the FCC’s commitment to the effective discharge of its constitutional mandate and to supporting efforts that promote equitable representation and inclusive national development across the federation.

The former lawmaker wished Nigerians at home and abroad a peaceful and memorable 66th Independence Anniversary, praying for continued peace, stability, prosperity and progress for the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

“Our differences should never be greater than our common identity as Nigerians. Let us continue to choose unity over division, service over self-interest and hope over despair. The Nigeria of our dreams is possible if we all play our part,” Omidiran said.

“On behalf of the Federal Character Commission, I congratulate all Nigerians on this 66th Independence Anniversary. May this occasion renew our patriotism, strengthen our unity and inspire us to work together for a stronger, more equitable and prosperous Nigeria. May God bless the Federal Republic of Nigeria,” she added.

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