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🎓 Nigerian University Students, This Is Your Moment!

At SDSN Youth Nigeria, we believe young people are not just the leaders of tomorrow; they are driving sustainable solutions today.

We are proud to announce the Nigeria Universities SDG Championship 2026 and invite eligible students to showcase their ideas through Essay Writing and Public Speaking while advancing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Who can apply?
✅ 300, 400, or 500-level undergraduate students
✅ Nigerian citizens or legal residents
✅ Students enrolled in accredited Nigerian universities

What you'll submit:
📝 An original essay (1,500–2,500 words)
🎤 A 3–5 minute speech based on your essay
🆔 Valid student ID and application details

⏰ Application Deadline: 31 July 2026 (11:59 p.m. WAT)

🔗 Apply here: https://forms.gle/msc1HpTBBkYP2LQA8

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Good Friday is the most solemn day in the passion week.🎚️

A day that marks the crucifixion of Jesus.✝️

Reminding of His depth of love as He willingly endured unimaginable suffering for our salvation.❤️

On the Cross He bore the weight of humanity's sins, offering Himself as the ultimate sacrifice to restore our relationship with God.👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

Good Friday also calls us to examine ourselves if we're actually living in the light of His sacrifice, and are we sharing it?🤔🤔🤔

Eid Mubarak to all our Muslim changemakers 🥰

As the month of reflection comes to a close, may the spirit of Eid fill your heart with peace, renew your strength, and inspire even greater purpose in all you do.

Here’s to new beginnings, meaningful connections, and continued growth. Wishing you a joyful and fulfilling celebration!

Introducing the Network Leaders of SDSN Youth Nigeria

We are pleased to introduce the new leadership team of SDSN Youth Nigeria, who will guide the network’s activities and strengthen youth-led contributions toward achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) across the country.

Emmanuel Ola-Olowoyo – Network Manager
Emmanuel Ola-Olowoyo is a development catalyst and scholar in Sustainable Development Practice. His work focuses on designing development policies and programmes while conducting multidisciplinary research that addresses global challenges such as poverty, malnutrition, inequality, unemployment, and underdevelopment.

Oluwatoyin Odulana – Network Coordinator
Oluwatoyin Odulana is a Geographer and Sustainable Development advocate passionate about using maps, research, and storytelling to drive youth-led impact. Her work integrates community mapping, participatory research, and data storytelling to amplify local voices and support informed decision-making.

Ojuoluwa Oluwatobiloba – Deputy Network Coordinator
Ojuoluwa Oluwatobiloba is an Independent Researcher and Rural Sociologist working at the intersection of climate justice, food systems, youth livelihoods, and sustainable development policy in Africa. She supports institutions in designing and implementing programmes aligned with the SDGs.

Together with volunteers, team leads, and partners, this leadership team will advance impactful initiatives and collaborative actions to accelerate progress toward the SDGs across Nigeria.

The Conference of Youth On Environment and Climate (COYEC 2026) aims to gather young African leaders, climate experts, and stakeholders to bridge the gap between environmental theory and actionable climate solutions.

Theme : Future of Work, Technology, and Sustainability in a Changing Environment.
Date: June 3rd & 4th, 2026.

Call for Abstract:
The conference welcome abstract submissions for oral presentations and panel presentations. We are seeking research findings, innovative ideas, and practical solutions across various sectors from Students, Climate Experts, Professionals, NGOs and Government agencies to contribute fresh perspectives, and practical solutions on environmental and climate discuss.

Application Opens: Friday, February 13th, 2026.
Application Closes: Thursday, April 9th, 2026.

How to Apply: Visit; https://bit.ly/COYECCA26

For more inquiries, please contact [email protected]

Good day everyone, and welcome.

As organizers of this youth initiative, today feels like a milestone for us. This gathering didn’t begin with a grand announcement. It began with questions — honest questions many young people kept asking us:

“What exactly are the SDGs?”
“Why should we care?”
“How does this affect my life, my community, my future?”

Those questions showed us something important:
Young people are curious, thoughtful, and eager to understand their world. But many have not had access to simple, relatable conversations about global development.

So we created this space.

A space where learning feels human.
A space where global ideas become everyday possibilities.
A space where young people can ask, explore, understand, and take small steps that create big change.

Today is not just about defining the Sustainable Development Goals.
It is about connecting those goals to issues young people face daily — education, well-being, peace, opportunity, dignity, and hope.

As organizers, we’re grateful you’re here.
You chose to spend your time learning, questioning, and growing.
That choice matters.
It means you care about your future and the communities around you.

Our hope is that this session opens your mind, fuels your confidence, and helps you see the value of your voice — because every global effort begins with ordinary people deciding to do something meaningful.

On behalf of the entire organizing team, we welcome you once again.
We’re excited to learn with you, grow with you, and take this step together. 🌿✨

🌍 Apply Now: SDGs Advocate Programme (Cohort 8)

Are you passionate about creating real change in your community? Do you want to move beyond conversations and turn the Sustainable Development Goals into practical action?

The SDGs Advocate Programme (Cohort 8) by SDSN Nigeria and SDSN Youth is designed to equip young leaders with the skills, knowledge, and hands-on experience needed to drive sustainable impact where it truly matters.

What’s in it for you?
✅ A strong understanding of the SDGs and practical leadership skills
✅ The confidence to educate and inspire sustainability in schools and communities
✅ Real-world experience leading projects that create measurable change
This is more than a programme. It’s a pathway to becoming a change-maker with lasting impact.

🔗 Apply here: https://bit.ly/sdgscohort8
🗓 Deadline: February 27, 2026 | 11:59pm (WAT)

Take the step. Lead the change. Build the future you want to see.