The Committee of Youth on Mobilisation and Sensitisation (CYMS) has intensified its mobilisation of youth stakeholders ahead of the 2026 National Youth Confab.
Some members of the organisation joined youth leaders, officials of the Nigerian Government’s Ministry of Youth Development and members of the Confab Planning Committee at a press conference in Abuja.
The press conference, held at the State House, Presidential Villa, was organised as part of activities leading to the forthcoming national gathering, which is expected to provide young Nigerians with a platform to deliberate on issues affecting their generation and the future of the country.
Speaking at the event, the Chairman of the Sub-Committee on Contacts and Mobilisation, Chief Obinna Nwaka, commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for creating an avenue for young Nigerians to engage in discussions on matters of national importance.
Nwaka also commended the Minister of Youth Development, Comrade Olawande Ayodele, for his role in facilitating the programme, describing the initiative as an opportunity to strengthen youth participation in national development.
He described the 2026 National Youth Confab as the first of its kind in Nigeria’s history and gave assurance that the Planning Committee would work to ensure that the gathering delivered meaningful and productive outcomes.
Nwaka explained that the committee was committed to creating an inclusive environment where young people from different backgrounds could exchange ideas, articulate their concerns and make constructive contributions to national development.
He appealed for the support and participation of relevant stakeholders, stressing that the success of the confab would depend largely on broad and meaningful youth engagement.
Representing CYMS at the press conference were the organisation’s Director of Contacts and Mobilisation, Kelechi Ugwumba; Administrative Officer, Mrs Amarah Joseph; Comrade Abdulrasheed Shuiabu; Mr Adeyemi Qudus; Engr. Kenneth Omeiza; and Ms Clever Waka.
The participation of the CYMS delegation highlighted the organisation’s role in mobilising youth stakeholders and coordinating participation ahead of the national confab.
The forthcoming conference is expected to bring together young Nigerians, youth organisations and other stakeholders to discuss critical issues, exchange ideas and contribute to conversations on Nigeria’s development and the future of its youthful population.
