National Youths Leadership Summit

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was honored to attend the National Youth Leaders Summit today in my capacity as the Executive Director of We The Youths. The event was a powerful platform designed to inspire, empower, and equip young Nigerians for leadership roles, especially as the country looks ahead to the 2027 general elections.

The summit featured keynote addresses, panel discussions, capacity-building workshops, and interactive networking sessions—each aimed at encouraging youth engagement in national transformation through leadership, civic participation, policy inclusion, and enterprise development.

Key themes addressed during the program included youth inclusion in governance, human capital development, economic empowerment, and civic responsibility. Inspiring speakers shared personal stories of resilience and impact, encouraging us to lead with innovation, courage, and integrity.

The summit also provided valuable networking opportunities, mentorship connections, and access to both local and global growth platforms. It was truly a launchpad for the next generation of Nigerian leaders across governance, entrepreneurship, education, and policy-making.

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