🇳🇬 National Youth Confab 2025 — Everything You Need to Know
The National Youth Confab is a historic, all-inclusive national movement aimed at giving Nigerian youths a central role in shaping policies and decisions that affect their future. It is a youth-led, non-partisan initiative supported by the Federal Government of Nigeria through the Ministry of Youth Development.
🧭 Objective of the Confab
The primary goal is to move Nigerian youth from protest to policy—ensuring their voices are not just heard but reflected in national legislation, programs, and development plans.
📌 Who Can Participate?
- Nigerian youths aged 18–35 (with limited spots open to those up to 40)
- Participants from all 774 LGAs and diaspora communities
- All genders, abilities, religions, and social backgrounds are encouraged
A total of 36,000 youth delegates will be selected across 360 Federal Constituencies, making it the largest youth policy dialogue in Nigerian history.
📅 Timeline Overview
- March 2025: National Planning Committee Inaugurated
- June 2025: Registration opens nationwide
- June 30, 2025: Registration closes
- July–August 2025: Zonal Consultations
- Later in 2025: National Confab Summit in Abuja
📚 Focus Areas (Thematic Pillars)
- Governance, Leadership & Political Participation
- Economic Transformation, Jobs & Entrepreneurship
- Education & Future Skills Development
- Technology, Innovation & Digital Economy
- Climate Change, Environment & Energy
- Security, Inclusion & Civic Engagement
These six pillars will form the basis for discussions, recommendations, and youth-driven policy proposals.
🏛️ How the Confab Works
The Confab will be conducted in three phases:
- Virtual Consultations – Participants join online discussions on national issues.
- Zonal Physical Meetings – Delegates meet in person across Nigeria’s geo-political zones.
- National Conference – Final event in Abuja where policy recommendations are submitted to government bodies.
🗣️ Why You Should Participate
- Influence real policies at federal and state levels
- Network with government officials, thought leaders, and other young change-makers
- Represent your community or diaspora in a national conversation
- Be part of Nigeria’s democratic transformation
🛠️ Organized By
- Federal Ministry of Youth Development
- In collaboration with development partners, youth networks, NGOs, and private sector stakeholders
✅ How to Apply for the NATIONAL YOUTH CONFAB
Click the link below 👇
https://nationalyouthconfab.gov.ng
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