Tinubu orders immediate implementation of youth confab resolutions

President Bola Tinubu has ordered the Federal Ministry of Youth Development to immediately implement the recommendations from the 2026 National Youth Conference, insisting that the resolutions lead to tangible outcomes. The directive, given at the conference's closing in Abuja, was conveyed to Minister Ayodele Olawande, who is to work with various stakeholders, including state governments and the private sector, to create an implementation framework.

Tinubu emphasized the importance of involving young Nigerians in the process, stating that their engagement should extend beyond consultations and deliberations. He criticized the idea of the conference's recommendations becoming mere reports, insisting that they must become a framework for action. The President cited challenges such as unemployment, soaring living costs, limited education and business opportunities, and insecurity as areas where his administration aims to create opportunities through economic reforms and investments.