On 11th August 2025, EcoSteward and Humanitarian Foundation (EHF) joined other youth-led organizations at the UN House Auditorium, Abuja, for a high-level Youth Dialogue Forum with the United Nations Nigeria Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator, Mr. Mohammed Fall, and the Honourable Minister for Youth Development, Comrade Ayodele Olawande.
The event, organized by the United Nations Inter-Agency Group on Youth (UNIAGY) in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Youth Development, formed part of activities marking International Youth Day 2025 under the theme “Local Youth Actions for the SDGs and Beyond.”
The dialogue created a platform for intergenerational engagement on youth inclusion, climate action, economic empowerment, digital innovation, and civic participation. Representing EHF, Nweze Emmanuel Obinna the Program Director, contributed to discussions on strengthening youth-focused interventions, removing barriers to participation, and integrating grassroots perspectives into national SDG localization strategies.
Mr. Fall reaffirmed the UN’s commitment to amplifying youth voices in development, while Minister Olawande emphasized the government’s readiness to partner with youth-led initiatives to drive inclusive growth.
For EHF, this was a key opportunity to spotlight our climate justice advocacy and ensure that community-driven solutions inform policy and program decisions at both national and international levels
