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On behalf of We The Youths, I extend my heartfelt congratulations to my friend and brother, Bello Bala Shagari, on his well-deserved election as Vice Chair for the African Region of the Non-Aligned Movement Youth Organization (NAMYO). Your emergence during NAMYO’s first Extraordinary General Meeting is a testament to your consistent dedication, vision, and leadership in the service of youth across Africa and beyond. We celebrate your rise alongside other remarkable youth leaders from across the globe. This role is not only an honor but a strategic platform to amplify African youth voices on the global stage—and I am confident in your ability to deliver with excellence, integrity, and purpose. As Executive Director of We The Youths, I look forward to seeing you bring your passion for youth empowerment, civic leadership, and policy engagement to this new and critical responsibility. The entire team at We The Youths is proud of you. Keep raising the bar for Nigerian and African youth ...

Today at the We The Youths Secretariat, we had the honour of hosting Mr. Bayo, Chairman of Campus Himpact Hub, along with his passionate team, for a strategic brainstorming session. It was an enriching engagement focused on youth development and collaborative opportunities. Campus Himpact Hub is a social impact, innovation, training, and marketing consulting firm with a strong focus on students in secondary schools and tertiary institutions across Nigeria. Their work in bridging the gap between education and industry—through vocational and technological skills development, apprenticeship, and internship programs—strongly aligns with our mission at We The Youths. At We The Youths, we are equally committed to equipping Nigerian youths through initiatives like our Youth Skills Bootcamps, Policy & Governance Fellowship, Civic Engagement Clinics, and Entrepreneurship Labs. These programs aim to nurture self-reliance, civic participation, and sustainable livelihoods among young people. T...

As the world commemorated World Youth Skills Day 2025, We The Youths, in partnership with Yakubu Gowon University, Abuja, proudly empowered over 3,800 undergraduates through a transformative skills acquisition program. This milestone underscores our unwavering commitment to preparing young Nigerians for the future by equipping them with practical skills, entrepreneurial mindsets, and digital literacy. In a rapidly evolving global economy, technical, vocational, and digital competencies are no longer optional — they are essential. As an organization, we believe that every young person deserves the opportunity to thrive, not just survive, and that begins with access to the right knowledge, tools, and support. At the event, we were honored by the presence of Professor Busayo Fakinlede, Special Assistant to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, who reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to fostering youth development through facility upgrades, entrepreneurship programs, and decent employme...

  In commemoration of the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, We The Youths joined millions of voices around the world in raising awareness about the dangers of drug abuse and the importance of prevention, treatment, and recovery. This year’s theme, “Breaking the Chains: Prevention, Treatment, and Recovery for Everyone,” served as a timely reminder of our collective responsibility to protect and empower young people in the fight against substance abuse. The event was opened with a stirring keynote speech by the Chairman of We The Youths, Engr. Azunna Chukwu, who reaffirmed the organization’s commitment to championing youth-centered solutions to drug abuse. He emphasized the importance of community engagement, mental health support, and creating alternatives through education and entrepreneurship. His call to action challenged stakeholders to move beyond condemnation toward compassion, support, and sustainable reform. The event featured impactful present...