The fourth Northeast Youth in Crisis Conference was held in Yola, Adamawa State, with the theme "Beyond 2026: Youth as Partners in Localizing Humanitarian Action and Building Resilient Communities in Nigeria." The conference was organised by the Centre for Advocacy, Transparency and Accountability Initiative in collaboration with the Adamawa State Government, ActionAid, and other partners.
Professor Kaletapwa George Farauta, Adamawa State Deputy Governor, addressed participants at the conference, reaffirming the state government's commitment to building resilient and sustainable communities through youth empowerment, capacity building, and creating an enabling environment. Farauta commended young people across the Northeast for their contributions to humanitarian response, particularly their role as first responders during crises.
The Deputy Governor assured participants of the Adamawa State Government's continued support for initiatives designed to equip young people with the skills, opportunities, and capacity required to realise their potential and contribute meaningfully to community development. She urged youths to embrace creativity, innovation, hard work, and commitment as important tools for building sustainable livelihoods and stronger communities.
Farauta also encouraged young people and other residents to patronise locally owned businesses and products, noting that supporting home-based enterprises would strengthen local economies, create opportunities, and contribute to a more productive and sustainable society. This, she believes, will help build a more resilient community.
The conference aimed to bring together young people from across the Northeast region to discuss their roles in localizing humanitarian action and building resilient communities. The event provided a platform for youths to share their experiences, ideas, and best practices in responding to humanitarian crises.
The Adamawa State Government's commitment to youth empowerment and community development is evident in its collaboration with partners to host the conference. The government recognises the important role young people play in building sustainable communities and is taking steps to support their initiatives.
The fourth Northeast Youth in Crisis Conference concluded with a call to action for young people to take ownership of their roles in building resilient communities. The conference provided a valuable opportunity for youths to engage with stakeholders and discuss ways to localize humanitarian action and create sustainable livelihoods.
Key points
- The Adamawa State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to youth empowerment and building resilient communities through initiatives such as the Northeast Youth in Crisis Conference.
- The conference aimed to bring together young people from across the Northeast region to discuss their roles in localizing humanitarian action and building resilient communities.
- The Deputy Governor urged youths to embrace creativity, innovation, hard work, and commitment as important tools for building sustainable livelihoods and stronger communities.
