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

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11 months ago

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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FG Commits To National Development With Major Contract Agreements — Umahi

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14 hours ago

May 14, 2026

The Gleamer

Joel Ajayi

The Federal Government, through the Federal Ministry of Works, has again signed landmark contract agreements with four (4) construction firms to execute critical road projects across the country, in line with the Renewed Hope Agenda of the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR. The contract signing ceremony, held on Thursday at the Ministry’s Headquarters in Mabushi, Abuja, marks another major step in the Federal Government’s commitment to delivering durable, sustainable road infrastructure that enhances connectivity, stimulates economic growth, and improves the quality of life of Nigerians.

The four contractors and their respective projects are as follows:

1. Messrs J. Patel and Sons Nigeria Limited – Reconstruction of Mando (Kaduna) – Birnin Gwari Road in Kaduna State,

2. Messrs JRB Construction Company Limited – Dualisation of Ibadan–Ijebu Ode Road in Oyo and Ogun States,

3. Messrs Truecrete Solutions Limited – Construction of Osogbo–Ikirun–Akoda Road in Osun State and

4. Messrs Peculiar Ultimate Concerns Limited – Construction of Osogbo–Iwo–Ibadan Road in Osun and Oyo States.

Speaking during the event, the Honourable Minister of Works, Engr. David Umahi, CON, FNSE, FNATE, described the projects as strategic national infrastructure designed to boost economic activities, improve transportation efficiency, and strengthen national integration. He noted that the reconstruction of the Mando (Kaduna) –Birnin Gwari Road in Kaduna State holds special significance, as it was one of the key infrastructure development commitments made by His Excellency, President Tinubu during the 2022/2023 electioneering campaigns. According to the Minister, the present administration remains resolute in its determination to deliver world-class infrastructure that will stand the test of time. “Our vision is to build roads that will last for generations. Under the Renewed Hope administration, we are determined to deliver infrastructure that can serve Nigerians for up to 100 years through the adoption of rigid pavement (concrete) technology,” Umahi stated.

The Minister commended the selected contractors for their competence, track records, and proven capacity, emphasising the Federal Government’s confidence in indigenous contractors. He particularly praised Messrs JRB Construction Company Limited, Truecrete Solutions Limited, and other indigenous firms for their commendable performances on previous projects across the country.

Umahi charged all contractors to mobilise to their respective project sites immediately and commence work without delay, stressing that the Ministry expects measurable progress within the stipulated timelines.

Earlier in his remarks, the Permanent Secretary, Mr. Rafiu Olarinre Adeladan, who formally signed the contract agreements, described the occasion as the successful completion of the procurement process and the official commencement of project implementation.

He commended the leadership of the Ministry for its commitment to ensuring that projects reached the execution stage and reaffirmed the Ministry’s dedication to effective monitoring, quality assurance, and timely delivery.

Also speaking, the Director of Highways, Construction and Rehabilitation, Mr. Clement Ogbuagu, presented details of the awarded contracts as follows:

1. Reconstruction of Mando–Birnin Gwari Road, Kaduna State

Contractor: Messrs J. Patel and Sons Nigeria Limited

Contract Sum: ₦178,116,787,162.00

Length: 122 Kilometres

2. Dualisation of Ibadan–Ijebu Ode Road, Oyo and Ogun States

Contractor: JRB Construction Company Limited,

Contract Sum: ₦295,996,609,992.77

Length: 114.5 Kilometres (Single Carriageway Equivalent)

3. Construction of Osogbo–Ikirun–Akoda Road, Osun State

Contractor: Truecrete Solutions Limited

Contract Sum: ₦101,806,585,825.90

Length: 70 Kilometres (Single Carriageway Equivalent) and

4. Construction of Osogbo–Iwo–Ibadan Road, Osun State

Contractor: Peculiar Ultimate Concerns Limited

Contract Sum: ₦114,854,477,607.93

Length: 73 Kilometres

All the projects will be executed using Continuously Reinforced Concrete Pavement (CRCP) technology, in line with the Federal Government’s commitment to building durable, cost-effective, and sustainable road infrastructure nationwide.

The ceremony represents another significant milestone in the Federal Government’s drive to modernise Nigeria’s road network and accelerate national economic development.

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