Crisp Nigeria (CrispNG), a youth-driven Nigerian online media, will hold its first annual lecture on August 17 to commemorate the 2024 International Youth Day.
The theme of the virtual event is ‘The Nigeria of Our Dreams: Are the Youths Involved?’.
In a statement on Friday, Blessing Chukwuneke, CrispNG’s communication strategist, said Solomon Dalung, the former minister of youth and sports development, is among key speakers at the event.
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Dalung will examine growing distrust in Nigeria, the ‘Japa Syndrome’ and strategies to rebuild the trust of youths in the country.
She said the event aims to promote solution-driven perspectives on nation-building and examine how youths can be integrated into governance and leadership roles.
Chukwuneke said the lecture will drive conversations about youth inclusion in governance amid the country’s challenges.
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“We aim to address youth issues in terms of nation-building, focusing on fostering societal rebirth through solution-driven discussions, which is our core vision and aligns with the goals of International Youth Day,” she said.
“The event will serve as an intellectual gathering to discuss the critical role of youth in shaping the future of Nigeria.
“By fostering dialogue on youth involvement in governance, CrispNG hopes to inspire a new generation of leaders committed to national development.”
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Other speakers at the event include Aisha Wakaso, special adviser to the Niger state governor on print media; Ambrose Igboke, a gbobal affairs analyst; and Luke Anorue, former head of mass communication department at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN).
Halima Layeni, founder of the Life After Abuse Foundation, and Busaosowo Osowoodarunae Bisong, a social innovator and lawyer, will also speak at the event.
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