FG Ready To Engage Oyo Youths, Back Youth's Organised Summit Ahead of 2027 Election
FG Ready To Engage Oyo Youths, Back Youth's Organised Summit Ahead of 2027 Election The Federal Ministry of Youth Development has thrown its weight behind the Ọ̀yọ́ State Emerging Political Leaders Summit 2026, with the Minister, Ayodele Olawande , describing it as a timely and significant platform to prepare a new generation of leaders ahead of the 2027 general elections . In a formal endorsement letter dated August 11, 2026, and addressed to the Convener, Wale Ajani , the Minister said the summit represents a critical intervention to deepen political participation and strengthen the place of young people in Nigeria’s democracy . The 2-day summit is scheduled for August 24–25, 2026 at the Ibadan Civic Centre , Agodi GRA, Ibadan under the theme, “Bridging the Gap, Uniting Political Strength, and Mobilizing Emerging Leaders for 2027.” The Minister used the endorsement to issue a direct challenge to Nigeria’s political class, warning against treating young people as election-seas...