The Committee of Youth on Mobilisation and Sensitisation (CYMS) has joined the global call to spotlight and support young people driving grassroots actions for sustainable development.
The Committee of Youth on Mobilisation and Sensitisation (CYMS) is an evaluation, monitoring and mobilisation body assisting the Federal government on promoting its policies and programmes with a view to encourage Nigerians to key in and support the Government.
This year’s United Nations theme, “Local Youth Actions for the SDGs and Beyond,” served as the cornerstone of CYMS’s message, reinforcing its mission to empower Nigerian youth as key drivers of societal transformation.
In a statement signed by its Director General, Chief Obinna Nwaka, CYMS emphasised that local action is not only the bedrock of sustainable change but also a powerful catalyst for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
“At CYMS, we believe that local action is the foundation of global impact. Nigeria’s youth are not only tomorrow’s leaders, they are today’s change-makers. Their ideas, innovations, and initiatives are already shaping a more sustainable and inclusive future,” Chief Nwaka stated.
Highlighting the remarkable contributions of young Nigerians in areas such as climate resilience, digital innovation, gender equality, peacebuilding, and entrepreneurship, the organisation praised the ongoing efforts of the Honourable Minister of Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande, in empowering youth across the country.
“From rural communities to urban centres, Nigerian youth are stepping up to tackle local challenges with creativity, passion, and commitment. Whether it’s through community clean-up drives, tech-driven solutions, agricultural innovation, or social impact campaigns, their efforts mirror the essence of the SDGs in action,” the statement read.
CYMS did not just commend the Minister’s initiatives but also applauded his commitment, doggedness, and passion for youth development, passing a vote of confidence on him as the best Youth Minister in the history of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
Chief Nwaka expressed gratitude for the strong working relationship with the Ministry and voiced optimism about future opportunities for collaboration.
To commemorate the day, CYMS unveiled a lineup of nationwide activities aimed at deepening youth involvement in the SDG agenda, including Youth Town Halls and Intergenerational Dialogues, Leadership Training Sessions, Digital Literacy Workshops, and Innovation Showcases highlighting youth-led solutions across Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones.
Chief Nwaka also issued a rallying call to stakeholders, including government institutions, the private sector, civil society organisations, and development partners to increase support for youth-led initiatives.
“It is time to invest more boldly in our young people. Let us provide the platforms, resources, and policies that enable them to thrive. We must not only hear youth voices, we must act on them,” he urged.
As Nigeria joined the global community in marking International Youth Day, CYMS reiterated its dedication to fostering inclusive, sustainable, and youth-centered policies and programs.
“This International Youth Day, we celebrate the potential of local youth action to deliver global progress. The future is not just ahead of us, it is being built now, by young hands and bold hearts. The time is now. The power is ours. The future is youth,” Chief Nwaka concluded.
Through its continued advocacy, capacity-building initiatives, and nationwide outreach, CYMS remains at the forefront of nurturing a generation of informed, empowered, and action-oriented young Nigerians poised to shape the future.
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