Tinubu directs ministry, agencies to implement youth confab recommendations

President Bola Tinubu has directed the Federal Ministry of Youth Development to work with relevant government agencies, state governments and private-sector stakeholders to translate the recommendations of the 2026 National Youth Conference into a practical implementation framework.

Tinubu said the framework must contain clear priorities, assigned responsibilities, realistic timelines and measurable indicators of progress to ensure that the resolutions of the conference do not end up as another report gathering dust on government shelves.

The President gave the directive in his address at the closing ceremony of the National Youth Conference in Abuja on Monday. The speech was delivered on his behalf by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas.

He also directed that young Nigerians should remain actively involved in implementing and monitoring the recommendations, insisting that their participation must go beyond consultations and discussions.

“You must not be invited to the table only when decisions are being discussed. You must also have a place at the table when those decisions are being implemented,” he said.

Tinubu said the conference was convened to provide a platform for young Nigerians to contribute directly to decisions affecting their future, rather than merely produce another policy document.

He assured participants that their concerns and recommendations would receive serious attention, acknowledging challenges confronting young people, including unemployment, the rising cost of living, access to education, business opportunities and insecurity.

According to him, the government is investing in education, skills development, innovation and entrepreneurship through initiatives such as the Nigerian Education Loan Fund, the Three Million Technical Talent programme, YouthCred and the Nigerian Youth Academy.