Youth Minister, Adaramodu, Others To Headline National Leaders And Youth Stakeholders Conference In Abuja
Nigeria's Honourable Minister of Youth Development, Comrade Ayodele Olawande, Senate Spokesperson and Chairman of the Senate Committee on Youth Development, Senator Yemi Adaramodu, Senior Special Assistant to the President on International Cooperation, Ambassador Dapo Oyewole, Hon. Zainab Buba Galadima, and HRM Olori Dr. Ambassador Omolara Fashola-MacGregor are among distinguished speakers expected at the 2026 National Leaders and Youth Stakeholders Conference scheduled to hold in Abuja.
The annual conference, endorsed by the Federal Ministry of Youth Development, is expected to bring together more than 700 youth leaders, policymakers, stakeholders, students, humanitarians and development practitioners from across Nigeria and beyond to deliberate on issues affecting youth leadership, governance, entrepreneurship and national development.
Organisers said this year's edition comes at a critical period in the nation's democratic journey and is designed to provide a platform for meaningful dialogue between leaders and young people while equipping participants with the skills, knowledge and opportunities needed to assume greater leadership responsibilities ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The conference, themed "General Elections: From Voices to Votes – Process, Participation, Security and National Stability Beyond 2027," aims to encourage increased youth participation in governance and the electoral process while promoting enterprise development, leadership excellence and policy advocacy.
According to the organisers, the Honourable Minister of Youth Development, Comrade Ayodele Olawande, will declare the conference open, while Senator Yemi Adaramodu, Hon. Zainab Buba Galadima, Ambassador Dapo Oyewole, HRM Olori Dr. Ambassador Omolara Fashola-MacGregor and other accomplished public and private sector leaders will deliver keynote addresses and presentations.
The event is expected to feature keynote speeches, panel discussions, workshops and interactive sessions focusing on leadership development, entrepreneurship, youth inclusion, governance, security, social impact and economic empowerment. Participants will also have the opportunity to network with industry leaders, policymakers and development partners.
Organised by the Inspired to Lead Initiative in collaboration with the Inspiring Youths Africa Initiative, Rest Logic Nigeria and Irvin Global Investment Limited, the conference seeks to inspire, equip, empower, mentor and celebrate emerging leaders and entrepreneurs who are making significant contributions to Nigeria's development and global reputation.
Speaking with journalists ahead of the event, the Executive Director of the Inspired to Lead Initiative, Jeremiah Agala, said the conference would address key issues including leadership capacity development, enterprise and economic recovery, voter apathy among youths, national security, youth inclusion, networking and social impact recognition.
Agala noted that the programme would provide participants with practical insights and strategies for leadership, governance and entrepreneurship while fostering collaboration among young leaders across the country.
He urged interested participants to register early, stressing that attendance is strictly by registration due to the limited number of available slots.
The National Leaders and Youth Stakeholders Conference is scheduled to hold on Thursday, July 30, 2026, at the Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Abuja, beginning at 9:00 a.m.
