National Youth Dialogue 2026: Youth as Peacebuilders & Policy Makers

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Welcome to the official coverage of the Youth Leadership and Policy Building National Dialogue, organized by the Centre for African Conflict and Development (CACD) in collaboration with the Institute for Peace and Conflict Resolution (IPCR). Theme: "Youth as Peacebuilders: Bridging Divides and Strengthening Governance for Sustainable Peace". Held on February 18, 2026, in Abuja, this dialogue gathers young leaders, policymakers, and security experts to address Nigeria’s pressing governance challenges, including the 42.5% youth unemployment rate and the need for meaningful youth participation in democratic processes. Featured Speakers & Panelists: Keynote: Dr. Fatima Akilu (Neem Foundation). Cross-Generational Panel: Brig. Gen. Saleh Bala, Kemi Okenyodo, Jaye Gaskia, Dr. Arome Salifu, Yusuf Anka, Rafiu Adeniran Lawal. Interactive Youth Panel: Ayuba Bazam, Ekpa Stanley Ekpa, Comrade Anzaku Shedrack Ovye, Jennifer Serrano, Chioma Diyoke. Key Discussions: Peace and Security: Transitioning youth from tools of conflict to intelligence assets. Governance: bridging the gap between protest and policy. Inter-ethnic Relations: Fostering social cohesion. About CACD: The Centre for African Conflict and Development (CACD) is dedicated to conflict transformation and sustainable development in Africa. #NationalYouthDialogue2026 #CACD #Peacebuilding #Nigeria #YouthInGovernance #IPCR