The Ikorodu Division Youth Initiative (IDYI) is excited to announce the 6th edition of the Ikorodu Division Youth Summit, scheduled to take place between September 21st to October 1st, 2024. 

This annual event has become a cornerstone for youth empowerment in the Ikorodu Division, offering a platform for young people to engage, learn, and contribute to the development of their communities.

The theme for this year's summit is "Youth Catalysts: Fueling Change through Developmental Assets." This theme underscores the crucial role that young people play in driving positive change by harnessing their developmental assets. 

The summit will focus on equipping young leaders with the skills, knowledge, and resources necessary to effect meaningful change in their communities.

Event Highlights:

1. Tour to the Source (September 21st, 2024): We will be exploring historic places across the Ikorodu division. History is sacrosanct to the development of a people. In order to forge ahead, learn from past experiences and retrace our identity, it is important that we know our origin.

2. Business Support Program (September 23rd – 25th, 2024): A three-day hybrid program designed to support young entrepreneurs in Ikorodu Division. The program will include virtual sessions on Human-Centered Design Thinking for Business, Business Canvas Creation, Sourcing Finance for Your Business, and Digital Marketing Strategies for SMEs. The final day will feature in-person networking and mentorship opportunities.

3. Youth Novelty Match (September 28th, 2024): This sports activity is targeted at promoting Mental Health Education and a Peaceful Society amongst the youths in Ikorodu Division. We seek to bring together business executives, religious and youth leaders, entertainers and people from various fields of human endeavour for a joint effort for societal change. Every goal scored is a build up to unity and a peaceful co-existence in Ikorodu Division. "Give praise to those who made the assist not only to the goal scorer."

4. Youth Summit (October 1st, 2024): The summit will be held at Ikorodu Town Hall, bringing together youths, community leaders, policymakers, and stakeholders. The day will feature keynote addresses, panel discussions, and interactive sessions focused on youth empowerment, leadership, and innovation.

Partnerships and Collaborations:

We are pleased to announce our partnership with several youth-led organizations, including National Association of Ikorodu Division Students, Ikorodu Students' Association, Igbogbo Students' Union, Ijede Students' Union, Ikorodu North Students Union, Imota Students' Union, Oshodi Arts Gallery, The Impact Newspaper and the Lagos State Employment Trust Fund (LSETF), which will provide facilitators for our Business Support Program and offer access to finance for young entrepreneurs.

Call for Participation:

We invite all youths within the Ikorodu Division to participate in this transformative event. Registration details and further information will be available on our official website and social media platforms.

The Ikorodu Division Youth Initiative is a youth-led, not-for-profit organization committed to empowering young people through leadership development, advocacy, and community engagement. Our mission is to amplify the voices of young people and advocate for youth inclusiveness in governance.

For media inquiries, sponsorship opportunities, or to register for the summit, please contact the Local Organizing Committee on

+2349037529823, +2348111236196

or via email ikorodudivisionyouthinitiative@gmail.com

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