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 […]
NGYouthSDGs participate in its first task force meeting as one of the latest partners of UNICEF Generation Unlimited
As one of the newest partners of UNICEF Generation Unlimited, NGYouthSDGs represented by its Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Manager, Oluwabukunmi Obadeiyi attended a task force and partnership meeting in Lagos State, Nigeria. The Task Force meeting and partner update were held to address critical topics surrounding global youth employment trends, with a focus on the […]
NGYouthSDGs participate in the Youth Hub Africa and ActionAid Nigeria High-Level Youth Engagement Summit 2024
In line with our commitment to youth development, we participated in the High-level Youth Engagement Summit organised by Youth Hub Africa and ActionAid, which took place on Friday, August 30, 2024, in Abuja, Nigeria. This summit served as a vital platform for youth leaders, policymakers, and stakeholders to converge and discuss the future of youth […]
Youth as Catalysts for Democratic Change at the Local Level – International Day of Democracy 2024
Youth play a crucial role in driving democratic change at the local level, serving as catalysts for innovation, participation, and advocacy within their communities. The United Nations emphasises the vital role of youth engagement, with Secretary-General António Guterres stating that ‘young people are not just the leaders of tomorrow, but the changemakers of today. ‘ […]
NGYouthSDGs at the Interfaith Dialogue on Climate Change
A snapshot showing Hamzat Lawal Chief Executive Director CODE and Team at the Interfaith Dialogue on Climate Change In upholding our commitment to ensuring youth involvement in environmental sustainability and climate action, NGYouthSDGs participated in an Interfaith Dialogue on Climate Change, organised by Connected Development (CODE). This dialogue brought together a diverse group of people, […]
NGYouthSDGs join forces with the United Nation in Nigeria and the Federal Ministry of Youth Development, for the National Youth Consultative Youth Forum on the Summit of the Future
A pictorial representation of participants at the National Youth Consultative Forum for the Summit of the Future Preceding the United Nations Summit of the Future in September 2024, the Network of Youth for Sustainable Initiative (NGYouthSDGs) joined forces with the United Nation in Nigeria, the Federal Ministry of Youth Development, Nigeria, and other youth civil […]
