Tinubu Orders Implementation of National Youth Conference Resolutions

President Bola Tinubu has directed the Federal Ministry of Youth Development to immediately begin implementing the resolutions of the 2026 National Youth Conference, insisting that the recommendations must translate into concrete government actions.

Tinubu gave the directive on Monday, November 9, 2026, during the closing ceremony of the conference at the State House Conference Centre in Abuja. He was represented by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas.

According to a statement from the Ministry of Youth Development, the President directed the Minister, Ayodele Olawande, to work with relevant ministries, departments and agencies, state governments, private sector organisations and development partners to develop a comprehensive implementation framework.

He said the framework must identify clear priorities, assign responsibilities, establish realistic timelines and provide measurable indicators to track progress and ensure accountability.

Tinubu also stressed that young Nigerians must remain actively involved in implementing and monitoring the conference resolutions, rather than limiting their participation to consultations and discussions.

“The real test of this conference begins after today. I do not want the recommendations of this conference to become another report gathering dust on government shelves. I want them to become a guide for action,” he said.

The President acknowledged the challenges confronting young Nigerians, including unemployment, rising living costs, limited access to education and business opportunities, and insecurity.

He highlighted government initiatives such as the Nigerian Education Loan Fund, the Three Million Technical Talent programme, YouthCred and the Nigerian Youth Academy, while emphasising the need to ensure that skills training leads to employment and that young entrepreneurs have improved access to financing.

Earlier, Olawande disclosed that the conference had produced an 18-point action agenda covering six priority areas. The recommendations followed nationwide virtual consultations and physical deliberations involving youth representatives from across Nigeria and the diaspora.

The minister said the recommendations would be pursued through relevant executive, legislative and judicial channels, with the ministry engaging stakeholders to secure institutional support for implementation.

In his keynote address, the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, urged young Nigerians to contribute actively to shaping the country’s economic future through innovation and constructive engagement.

The conference was convened to provide a national platform for young Nigerians to contribute to discussions on governance, economic development and nation-building.

With the President’s directive, the focus now shifts to developing the implementation framework and ensuring that the 18-point agenda produces measurable outcomes for young people across the country.