In an effort to engage and empower the younger generation, President Bola Tinubu, Vice President Kashim Shettima, and the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Ganduje, will host the Progressive Young Leaders Summit from September 3rd to 5th, 2024, at the Presidential Villa.
This summit, organized by the Office of the APC National Youth Leader, is designed to bridge the gap between youth and government, fostering intergenerational dialogue and offering a platform for young Nigerians to actively engage with President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda.
Key highlights of the event include a series of Ministerial Town Hall sessions, where participants will engage directly with government leaders on critical national issues such as education, technology, economic development, and institutional reforms. The focus will be on integrating actionable solutions into the administration’s policy frameworks.
Vice President Shettima is set to officially open the three-day event, while President Tinubu will deliver a keynote address and receive the summit’s communiqué.
This year’s summit, themed “Shaping the Future We Want: From Restiveness to Inclusion, Action, and Development,” aims to channel the energy and aspirations of young Nigerians towards building a future that embodies their collective dreams.
According to Dr. Dayo Israel, the APC National Youth Leader, the summit represents a crucial step in ensuring that the voices of young Nigerians are not only heard but also play a pivotal role in shaping the nation’s development agenda. He emphasized that the personal involvement of President Tinubu and Vice President Shettima underscores their unwavering commitment to youth inclusion and empowerment.
“By tapping into the passion and innovative spirit of young Nigerians, this summit aims to shape a new Nigeria that truly reflects the aspirations of the next generation. We believe this event will inspire young people to take ownership of the Renewed Hope Agenda and work collectively towards its realization,” Dr. Israel stated.
The event, which is free to attend, requires mandatory registration. Over 3,000 participants from across the nation are expected to attend, making it one of the largest youth engagement initiatives in recent times.
