Advancing Climate Resilience: Empowering Youth Civil Societies To Build Stronger Communities in Nigeria
The Nigerian Youth proves that anything can be achieved through shared dedication and commitment to fostering change. Together, change is possible, and youths who are drivers of change must continue to be supported and celebrated. This statement made by the Head of the Political Section, Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany in Nigeria, Mr. […]
Comprehensive Report on the NDC Scorecard Workshop for Sustainable Building Projects
Participants and organisers at the NDC Scorecard for Sustainable Building Projects workshop On 28th November 2024, our YAL Associate, Yusuf Armayau, had the privilege of representing the Network of Youth for Sustainable Initiative (NGYouthSDGs) at the “NDC Scorecard for Sustainable Building Projects” Workshop 2. The Green Building Council Nigeria (GBCN) organised the event, focused […]
Bridging the Gap: Building Trust Between Youth and Lawmakers
The “Elevating Youth Voices, Building Trust, and Civic Cohesion” (CLiP) project is a transformative civic leadership initiative designed to tackle the growing problem of youth apathy towards civic engagement and political participation in Nigeria. Given that 70% of Nigeria’s population consists of youth, their potential to drive societal change is immense. However, widespread […]
Shrinking Civic Space: Implications for Human Rights Advocacy in Nigeria – Human Rights Fiesta 2024
Restrictions on freedom of expression, assembly, and association hinder youth engagement in crucial dialogues and actions necessary for sustainable development. The Human Rights Fiesta, organised by Amnesty International in Nigeria served as a vital platform bringing together human rights defenders, activists, legal experts, journalists, and members of the public to discuss the challenges and strategies […]
Youth Town Hall on the 2025 National Budget
The future of Nigeria rests on its youth, who constitute the largest population segment and are crucial for national progress, innovation, and sustainable development. Recognising this, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, PhD, GCON, has committed to fostering dialogue between the legislature and young Nigerians. This commitment includes holding at […]
NGYouthSDGs participates in the 2024 Youthconnekt Africa Summit
YouthConnekt Africa is a continental initiative driving Agenda 2063 by empowering African youth for socio-economic transformation. Adopted by 33 African countries, it fosters ecosystem-building, knowledge-sharing, and collaboration, making it a leading platform for youth-focused policy and business discussions. The 2024 YouthConnekt Africa Summit, hosted in Kigali,65 Rwanda, aligns with the AU Theme of the […]
Celebrating the United Nations At 79
A snapshot of Opeyemi Ogundeji, NGYouthSDGs Programmes Manager at the photo stand On October 31, 2024, the Shehu Musa Yar’Adua Centre in Abuja was buzzing with excitement as the Network of Youth for Sustainable Initiative (NGYouthSDGs), represented by Programmes Manager Opeyemi Ogundeji, joined the global celebration for United Nations Day. This high-energy event commemorated 79 […]
Nigeria Futures Summit Sets Agenda for Nigeria’s COP29 Outing
The Network of Youth for Sustainable Initiative also known as the Nigerian Youth SDGs Network (NGYouthSDGs), with support from the German Missions in Nigeria, recently hosted the maiden Nigeria Futures Summit in Abuja, Nigeria, which sought to shape Nigeria’s climate action priorities ahead of COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan. Themed: “,” the Nigerian Youth SDGs Network’s […]
NGYouthSDGs participate in UNGA ’79 Summit of the Future Technical Meeting
Following the invitation from the Office of the Senior Special Assistant to the President, International Cooperation, NGYouthSDGs was represented by Godwin Lasisi, a Youth Activators Lab Associate, at the UNGA ’79 High-Level Technical Meeting on the “Summit of the Future,” which brought together experts, stakeholders, and policymakers to discuss Nigeria’s role in shaping the […]
NGYouthSDGs participate in Nigeria’s First In-Country Workshop on the National Launch of the NDC Project Checklist
Following the invitation from the National Council on Climate Change (NCCC), NGYouthSDGs was represented by her Programmes Manager, Opeyemi Ogundeji at Nigeria’s first in-country workshop focused on the National Launch of the NDC Project Checklist in Lagos, Nigeria. This workshop was organised by the NDC Partnership in collaboration with the Government of Nigeria, aiming to […]
