National Youth Conference

"Whatever the circumstances, WE MOVE!!" - Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo

Sights from Politics, Nation Building, Peace, Unity and Security plenary session

Sights from the break-out session of 2nd Day of the National Youth Conference (NYC), thematic area - Soft Power of Sports, Entertainment and Creatives

NATIONAL YOUTH CONFERENCE: AS DAY TWO BEGINS...

The National Youth Conference has entered its second day and we have updates for you. The day will kick off with 3 Thematic Plenary Sessions at 9am. Then Breakout Session at 10:30am to noon.

Then, we will go for a 30-minute Tea Break and resume for another Breakout Session for and hour and a half. Lunch is at 2pm and then we take the third and final Breakout Session.

For full details, please download the schedule attached to this email. To join any of the three breakout sessions, click on the links below:

BREAKOUT SESSIONS



1. Education, Innovation & Technology for Youth Development - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1NnudWsWIQBfDtWUt3v34A

2. Politics, Nation Building, Peace, Unity & Security - http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtxOyVgMFrpyGrTpEGIl_7g

3. Soft Power of Sports, Entertainment & Creatives - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtH7JQ3Kidln1nj7ZQDWP6w

You can also watch live on the NYCON app.

Please, join us in the conversations that matter.

If you are in Abuja, why not join us at the Velodrome to participate? There's a Game Development Masterclass you can join for free. See details in the image attached.

Thank you and have a great day.

The National Youth Conference officially started on Monday, 1st November 2021, with the Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbanjo, Honourable Minister Mr. Sunday Dare (FMYSD), Honourable Minister Lai Mohammed (FMIC), HM of State Foreign Affairs, Honourable Minister of Women Affairs, Honourable Minister of State (Represented), Honourable Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment (Represented), Honourable Minister of Agriculture (Represented), Ambassador of EU, DG NYSC, Senior Special Adviser to the President- Hajiya, Barrister Ismail and other important dignitaries all present, with a vast majority of Nigerian Youths from different states within the country also present.

The Honourable Minister, Mr. Sunday Dare, in giving his opening remarks stated, Nigeria joins the Continent in marking the Africa Youth Day, and November 1, is a day dedicated to celebrate Nigerian youths as a National Youth Day by the Government of President Muhammadu Buhari.

The Honourable Minister went on to thank, The Bank of Industry, Central Bank of Nigeria, European Union, Zinox, Suburban, Halogen, Access Bank, Stanbic Bank, Fidelity Bank, Nestle and others for plugging into the public private partnership adopted to make this possible.

In conclusion he stated, “This Conference is not about Government standing aloof to watch the youth perform some stage play. It is not also the opposite. This is a collaboration. This is Government and the Nigerian Youth standing shoulder-to-shoulder, walking and working together as one and staying on the same page. Changing our stories for the better”.

Professor Yemi Osinbanjo, Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, representing His Excellency President Muhamadu Buhari GCFR in giving his opening address stated, "We recognize that our young people are this country’s most strategic asset. Investing in them is clearly investing in the economic strength and development of our nation”.

In conclusion to inspire the youths, he noted: "Wherever you are in this country, whatever you are doing, keep moving, don’t look back, you will win eventually, keep moving ahead, whatever the situation - 'We Move',".

The first plenary session was moderated by Mr. Olufemi Adeagbo –Principal, Comnavig ICT Advisers, with the following panellists – Mr. Sunday Dare, Minister, FMYSD, Mrs. Pauline Tallen-Honorable Minister of women Affairs, Ms. Rebecca … on the topic titled: National building and Inclusivity.

The Second Plenary Session was moderated by Mrs. Nneka Onyali Ikpe (Chief Executive Officer Fidelity Bank) with the following panellists – Mrs. Dame Pauline Tallen- Hon Minister, Women Affairs, Mrs Nneka-Onyali Ikpe –Managing Director, Fidelity Bank Plc. –Keynote Speaker, Dr. Hadiza Balarabe –Deputy Governor Kaduna State, Dame Julie Okah Donli – Executive Chairman Roost Foundation, Captain Banke Olayiwa- Boeing 747 Dreamlifter Pilot on the topic titled: Addressing Gender Inequality: Creating More Opportunities for Women and Laying the Foundation for a Peaceful and Prosperous Nigeria

The Event for Day one (1) officially ended by 4:30pm with a debrief of the scheduled events for the next day, 2nd November which has three (3) break-out sessions focusing on Education, Innovation & Technology for Youth Development, Politics, Nation Building, Peace, Unity & Security and Soft Power of Sports, Entertainment & Creatives.

Day One was super exciting at the National Youth Conference. See the photos from The Velodrome!

Greatest Nigerian Youth!!

As you know, the National Youth Conference (NYC) starts on November 1st 2021 - that is 3 days away - and we are glad that you have chosen to be part of this historic event.

As a virtual attendee, we have developed an application that will make your participation much easier and seamless. The official NyCon application has been created and is now readily available on the Apple App Store and also the Google Play Store.

Having all the already existing functionalities from the official website, the application is an avenue to obtain legitimate “on the go” news about all things NYC from the Information Hub especially concerning the upcoming National Youth Conference.

A livestreaming feature has been created so as to allow all participants of the conference access it remotely so you are not missing a single thing as the live stream would be throughout the event.

How to download the application:

Step 1: Go to the Google play store or the Apple App Store

Step 2: Search NyCon application

Step 3: Click Download

How to stream the Conference through the app:

Step 1: Download the app through your App Store if not already gotten

Step 2: Open the application

Step 3: click on the “Live” button at the bottom right of the screen

Now, you can access the National Youth Conference from anywhere through the live streaming feature!

Three days to go!! Join us for the conversations that matter. www.nationalyouthconference.ng

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We say thank you to our partners for standing with the Nigerian Youth. Join the conversations by registering at www.nationalyouthconference.ng.

Register here: www.nationalyouthconference.ng

Our country is a combination of 200 million stories and realities. Everyone has a different experience and tell different stories. That is what diversity is. However, we must come together to find a way for everyone to experience equity, justice and peace. She wants to be there. He wants to be there. So should you! Join them and thousands more at the upcoming National Youth Conference holding from November 1st to 3rd. Register here at www.nationalyouthconference.ng to take part in the proceedings. Let's make history together.

She will be there. He will be there. They are coming to the National Youth Conference 2021 because they care about Nigeria and want the best for every Nigeria. She cares about sports and health. He cares about governance and entertainment. What do you care about?
Register for the conference at www.nationalyouthconference.ng for a chance to say your mind and listen to others speak about what we all care about.

Register at www.nationalyouthconference.ng and join these amazing young Nigerians in conversations to make Nigeria great!

The National Youth Conference is proud to celebrate the Girl-Child as part of the campaign for more inclusiveness for the Youth of Nigeria. This is why there will be a special Plenary Session on Gender inclusivity in politics & governance, education & youth development, peace & nation building, innovation & technology and the soft power of sports, entertainment and creatives, at the National Youth Conference. Join us from the 1st to the 3rd of November, 2021. The Girl-Child....Digital Generation, Our Generation!

New Date, same venue, same website. Rgistration is still ongoing at www.nationalyouthconference.ng

Time to resolve the issues that limit our potentials and deny us the Nigeria of our dreams. Join the conversation here: www.nationalyouthconference.ng

‘Over 6,000 youth register for National Youth Conference’ – Official

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National Youth Conference – Youth Inclusiveness: Governance, Security And Employment National Youth Conference 2021 Theme: Energizing the Youth for Development: Inclusiveness, Governance, Security & Employment. Over 500 Nigerian Youth. Under one roof.In conversations on issues that affect them 12th - 15th October REGISTER TO GET STARTED National Youth Conference This is a platform t...

‘Over 6,000 youth register for National Youth Conference’ – Official

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The time to proffer workable solutions is NOW!!

National conference will address calls for youth inclusion in politics, say organisers

https://www.thecable.ng/national-conference-will-address-calls-for-youth-inclusion-in-politics-say-organisers

National conference will address calls for youth inclusion in politics, say organisers | TheCable The organising committee of the upcoming 'National Youth Conference' says the event will focus on addressing the issue of youth inclusion...

The National Youth Conference offers us the opportunity to dissect the issues that matter to us as young people. We must join hands to make Nigeroa work for us. Register here: www.nationalyouthconference.ng

This is the time to dialogue. There is so much more we could be doing together instead of fighting one another. It is time to talk things out! Register for the here www.nationalyouthconference.ng

National Youth Conference: The time to come to the table is now, Youth Minister

The Nigerian Youth have been urged to take advantage of the forthcoming National Youth Conference 2021 to engage with each other and the government in the most amicable and productive manner possible. The Honourable Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Mr. Sunday Dare, said this on Wednesday in Lagos, while launching the website for the conference, www.nationalyouthconference.ng.

The Minister said the collective and individual energies and intellect of young Nigerians must be harnessed before the country could achieve much desired progress.

"Our Youth are some of the most courageous, creative, enterprising and vocal in the world," Mr. Dare said. "However, we need to have a platform to harness the thoughts and views of the Youth and this must be done under a cordial, organised and productive atmosphere. The time to come to the table is now. That is why we have put together the National Youth Conference 2021. The conference is being powered by the private sector and development agencies."

The theme of the conference is "Energizing The Youth For Development: Inclusiveness, Governance, Security & Employment." It is scheduled for three days at The Velodrome, Abuja. Over 500 Youth are expected to physically attend while millions will be watching and contributing to the proceedings online. Each state and the FCT are expected to send 10 delegates cutting across genders, educational attainments and disabilities.

The official website for the conference is www.nationalyouthconference.ng and all interested Youth are encouraged to register on the website or directly at https://bit.ly/nycon2021.

Here are the thematic areas for the upcoming National Youth Conference 2021. Which of these reas interests you most?