Nigeria to formulate practical solutions to enhance youth empowerment.

Oru Leonard 

• Youth Connekt Africa Summit is set to unveil targeted solutions for empowering youth across Africa, according to Comrade Ayodele Olawande, Honourable Minister of the Federal Ministry of Youth Development. Nigeria’s active involvement in the summit aims to showcase commitment and formulate practical solutions to enhance youth empowerment.

The summit, held in Kigali, Rwanda, focused on “Jobs for Youth through Innovative Skilling,” and was initiated by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in partnership with the Government of Rwanda. Its primary objectives include equipping African youth with digital skills, fostering entrepreneurship, and creating employment pathways aligned with market needs to address youth unemployment ¹.

Key takeaways from the summit include:

– *Enhancing Access to Finance*: Providing youth-led businesses with access to finance and supporting digital skills and technological innovation in job creation.
– *Closing the Education-to-Employment Gap*: Equipping African youth with essential tools, resources, and strategic connections to foster long-term career growth.
– *Empowering Youth*: Nurturing talent, innovation, and economic opportunities within the continent to enable youth to excel in the global economy.

By participating in the Youth Connekt Africa Summit, Nigeria demonstrates its commitment to empowering its youth and contributing to the continent’s socio-economic transformation.