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Tinubu Demands Action, Orders Ministries, States to Execute 18-Point Resolutions
Tinubu Demands Action, Orders Ministries, States to Execute 18-Point Resolutions
President directs the Ministry of Youth Development to immediately commence implementation of the 2026 National Youth Conference resolutions.
Tinubu tasks federal ministries, state governments, private sector, and development partners with translating recommendations into measurable results.
Young Nigerians to participate in implementing and monitoring the 18-point action agenda covering six priority areas.
Finance Minister Taiwo Oyedele warns that negative narratives about Nigeria could discourage investment and undermine job creation.
November 10, () – President Bola Tinubu has directed the Federal Ministry of Youth Development to immediately commence the implementation of resolutions reached at the 2026 National Youth Conference, warning that the recommendations must not become another government report abandoned on official shelves.
The President, who charged relevant federal ministries and state governments to support the implementation process, said the conference would only achieve its objectives if its recommendations translated into concrete actions and measurable results.
Tinubu, represented by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, gave the directive on Monday at the closing ceremony of the conference held at the State House Conference Centre, Abuja.
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The directive was contained in a statement signed by Nwachukwu Christian, Assistant Director, Information and Public Relations Department in the Ministry of Youth Development.
The President specifically instructed the Minister of Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande, to work with relevant ministries, departments and agencies (MDAs), state governments, the private sector and development partners to develop a comprehensive implementation framework.
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He said the framework must contain clearly defined priorities, assigned responsibilities, realistic timelines and measurable performance indicators to ensure accountability and effective delivery.
Tinubu also directed the ministry to ensure that young Nigerians were actively involved in implementing and monitoring the resolutions, stressing that their participation must extend beyond consultations and deliberations.
“The real test of this conference begins after today. I do not want the recommendations of this conference to become another report gathering dust on government shelves.
“I want them to become a guide for action. You must not be invited to the table only when decisions are being discussed. You must also have a place at the table when those decisions are being implemented,” he said.
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Tinubu Highlights Youth Intervention Programmes
Acknowledging the challenges confronting young Nigerians, including unemployment, rising living costs, limited access to education and business opportunities, and insecurity, the President said his administration remained committed to expanding opportunities for young people through economic reforms and targeted investments.
He identified the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), the Three Million Technical Talent (3MTT) programme, YouthCred and the Nigerian Youth Academy as some of the initiatives introduced to support young Nigerians.
Tinubu, however, stressed that government interventions must produce tangible outcomes, particularly in employment generation, entrepreneurship, innovation and access to finance.
He said skills acquisition must translate into employment, innovation must attract investment, while young entrepreneurs must have improved access to the financial resources required to establish and expand their businesses.
The President maintained that the success of the conference would be determined by the extent to which its recommendations improved opportunities and addressed the challenges confronting young Nigerians.
Conference Produces 18-Point Action Agenda
Earlier, Olawande disclosed that the conference had produced an 18-point action agenda covering six priority areas following nationwide virtual consultations and physical deliberations involving youth representatives from across the country and the diaspora.
The minister said the conference was designed to give young Nigerians a stronger voice in national decision-making and provide an avenue for their concerns and recommendations to influence government policies and programmes.
He assured delegates that the ministry would work with relevant institutions and stakeholders to ensure that the resolutions translated into actionable policies, programmes and opportunities.
“For the first time in the history of this country, the youth can feel the government, see the government, and touch the government,” Olawande said.
He explained that the recommendations would be pursued through relevant executive, legislative and judicial channels, with the ministry coordinating engagements with stakeholders to secure the necessary institutional support.
The physical phase of the conference was declared open by Olawande on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, with delegates drawn from all federal constituencies across the country.
It followed a three-week virtual conference held between October 2 and 21, 2026, involving participants across the six geopolitical zones.
Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy Taiwo Oyedele
Oyedele Urges Youths to Strengthen Investor Confidence
In his keynote address, the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, urged young Nigerians to contribute more actively to shaping the country’s economic future and strengthening investor confidence.
Oyedele warned that negative perceptions and distorted narratives about Nigeria could discourage investment, weaken economic confidence and ultimately limit employment and business opportunities for young people.
He urged the delegates to embrace constructive engagement, innovation and practical solutions to national challenges, noting that investment decisions had direct implications for employment generation and economic growth.
“A factory that is not built means jobs that are not created,” he said.
The minister stressed the need to translate economic progress into tangible benefits for Nigerians through increased investment, domestic production, job creation and shared prosperity.
He urged young Nigerians to recognise their role in shaping the country’s economic prospects and contributing to an environment that encourages investment and expands opportunities.
Background
The National Youth Conference was convened by the Tinubu administration to bring together young Nigerians at home and in the diaspora to deliberate on national issues and develop recommendations on youth participation in governance, economic development and nation-building.
Tinubu first announced plans to organise the month-long conference during his Independence Day address in October 2024, describing it as a platform to address the diverse challenges and opportunities confronting young Nigerians.
The conference provided an avenue for youth representatives from different parts of the country to deliberate on issues affecting their generation and make recommendations for government consideration.
With the conclusion of the conference and the emergence of an 18-point action agenda, the Federal Ministry of Youth Development is expected to coordinate the implementation process in collaboration with relevant government institutions and other stakeholders, while young Nigerians are expected to participate in monitoring the delivery of the resolutions.
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