The Ijebu Youths Association (IYA) is set to host its 2026 Annual International Youth Summit, Empowerment Programme, Award Presentation and Grand Patron Induction on Wednesday, 7 October 2026, at 1:00 p.m., at the Cathedral Hall, Italawajoda, Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State.
The highly anticipated gathering is expected to be graced by an array of distinguished personalities, including the APC Deputy Governorship Candidate, Alhaja Kudirat Adegunwa-Balogun, the Chairman of Ijebu Ode Administrative body and Awujale reagent, Olorogun Dr Suny Kuku as well as Otunba Dr. Adekunle Hassan, Chairman of Eye Foundation, alongside other prominent political leaders, traditional rulers, government officials, philanthropists, business leaders and youth-development stakeholders.
The summit, according to a statement signed by the national President of the association, Pastor Okikiola Fayomi on Friday is designed to provide a strategic platform for youth empowerment, entrepreneurship, leadership development, capacity building and sustainable socio-economic development in Ijebuland.
The 2026 summit, themed “Beyond White-Collar Jobs: Empowering Ijebu Youths for Entrepreneurship, Self-Reliance, and Building Consensus for the Creation of Our Dream State—Why Development Matters More Than Nomenclature,” will bring together young people and key stakeholders to deliberate on practical pathways towards economic independence, enterprise development, leadership and community advancement.
The programme will feature an extensive empowerment initiative, presentation of awards to distinguished individuals for their contributions to youth and community development, induction of patrons and grand patrons, and strategic engagement with leaders and institutions committed to the advancement of Ijebuland.
According to the National President of the Association, Hon. Pastor Okikiola Fayomi, the summit represents the Association’s continued commitment to building a generation of empowered, self-reliant and responsible young people who can contribute meaningfully to the development of their communities and the nation.
The Association appreciates the distinguished personalities and organisations that have continued to support its youth-development initiatives and looks forward to welcoming all invited guests, partners, stakeholders and participants to the landmark event.
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