?President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed profound pride in the ambition, determination, and innovative spirit demonstrated by young Nigerians across the country, affirming their vital role as active partners in shaping the nation's present and future.

Speaking through the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, at the closing ceremony of the 2026 National Youth Conference in Abuja, the President commended delegates for their constructive dialogue, courageous ideas, and commitment to addressing critical national challenges during the event.

?President Tinubu emphasized that the conference was convened to provide an uninhibited national platform for young citizens to directly influence public policy rather than produce a passive document.

Addressing core concerns surrounding employment, education access, business opportunities, and economic security, the President highlighted ongoing government interventions including the Nigerian Education Loan Fund, the Three Million Technical Talent program,

YouthCred, and the Nigerian Youth Academy—designed to eliminate barriers and expand pathways for youth empowerment.

?To ensure the conference outcomes yield tangible results, President Tinubu directed the Minister of Youth Development, Mr. Ayodele Olawande, to collaborate with relevant government agencies, state leaders, and private sector partners to develop a practical implementation framework with clear timelines and measurable indicators.

Reaffirming an inclusive policy mandate, the President insisted that young Nigerians must remain actively involved in executing and monitoring these initiatives, ensuring that young women, persons with disabilities, and rural youth are fully integrated into the nation's progress.