The National Youth Conference 2025 (Confab) is Nigeria’s largest youth-driven dialogue platform, bringing together young voices from all 360 federal constituencies, six geopolitical zones, and the diaspora.
Convened by the Federal Ministry of Youth Development based on the mandate of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR , to promote youth involvement in decision making and to harness input into government programs
The conference also empowers young Nigerians to shape national policies and propose innovative solutions.
This is more than a conference, it is a national movement for youth-led development, inclusion, and action.
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Who Can Participate
The National Youth Conference is open to participants aged 18 and 35 years.
A limited 10% of delegates will be selected from those above 35. We are committed to a 50:50 gender balance and strongly encourage the participation of Persons with Disabilities (PWDs).
Inclusivity is at the heart of this initiative.
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National Youth Conference Schedule
The National Youth Conference (Confab) 2025 is Nigeria’s most ambitious youth-led national engagement, bringing together young voices from all 360 constituencies, six geopolitical zones, and the diaspora.
Convened by the Federal Ministry of Youth Development under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, the Conference spans four weeks and culminates in a Youth conference with recommendations to the President.
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How to apply for National Youth Conference 2025
To register and participate in the National Youth Conference,
National Youth Conference Closing Date 2025
16th June – 30th July 2025