By joshua ARE YOU READY FOR THE 7TH OJN ANNUAL SYMPOSIUM?
Youth leaders, policymakers and key stakeholders across Nigeria will converge at the 1,500-capacity Kay Galaxy Event Center in Lokoja on July 15, 2026, for the 7th edition of the OJN Annual Symposium.
Organizers say this year’s gathering marks another milestone in the symposium’s growth and impact. The event will provide a platform for deliberations on pressing national issues and practical pathways for sustainable development.
With the theme “Youth as Stakeholders in Governance and Democratic Development,” this edition puts the spotlight on young people as drivers of the nation’s future. It reinforces the symposium’s commitment to meaningful youth participation in governance and democratic processes.
Stakeholders expect this year’s edition to build on previous successes with improved engagements, sharper conversations, and stronger outcomes for youth advocacy in Nigeria.