President Tinubu Orders Implementation of National Youth Conference Resolutions

President Bola Tinubu directed the Federal Ministry of Youth Development to implement the resolutions of the 2026 National Youth Conference, demanding that the recommendations produce measurable results rather than becoming a report "gathering dust on government shelves." Speaking through House Speaker Tajudeen Abbas at the closing ceremony in Abuja on November 9, 2026, Tinubu ordered the creation of an implementation framework with specific priorities, responsibilities, and timelines.

Minister of Youth Development Ayodele Olawande reported that the conference produced an 18-point action agenda across six priority areas. Tinubu acknowledged that young Nigerians face severe challenges, including insecurity, unemployment, and a rising cost of living, which he attributed to the floating of the naira, the removal of petrol subsidies, and global geopolitical conflicts. He described these concerns as "legitimate expectations" that the government has a responsibility to address.

To expand opportunities, the president highlighted existing initiatives such as the Nigerian Education Loan Fund, the Three Million Technical Talent programme, YouthCred, and the Nigerian Youth Academy. He pledged to ensure that skills training leads directly to employment and that entrepreneurs maintain access to financing, insisting that young Nigerians must have a place at the table during the implementation and monitoring of these decisions.