The National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), Epe Local Branch, joined the global community in celebrating the 2025 International Youth Day with a two-day program focused on dialogue, empowerment, and recreation.
The event, held on August 23–24, brought together young people, leaders, and community stakeholders across the Epe Division.
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This year’s commemoration followed the global theme, “Local Youth Actions for the SDGs and Beyond.” It highlighted the crucial role of young people in shaping sustainable growth within their communities.
Symposium on Youth and Development
The first day featured an International Youth Day Symposium, which provided a platform for conversations on youth involvement in governance, innovation, and sustainable development.
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Keynote speaker, Cmdr. Giwa Moshood Olasupo, Principal Environmental Officer at LASUTH and a youth advocate, stressed the importance of grassroots engagement in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Participants also exchanged ideas on skills development, leadership, and collaboration, with the NYCN Epe Branch reaffirming its mission to create safe spaces for young voices to be heard and valued.
Sports and Recreational Activities
The second day celebrated youth unity through sports. At the Senator Tokunbo Abiru Stadium, the highly anticipated PSOA Epe Novelty Match saw NYCN Eredo defeat NYCN Epe 5–2 in an entertaining football game that fostered camaraderie and community spirit.
In addition to football, young people engaged in indoor games such as Scrabble, Ludo, and card games. The lively activities encouraged interaction, teamwork, and relaxation among participants from different parts of the division.
The event’s success was attributed to the strong backing of community leaders and organizations. Special recognition was given to the Executive Chairman of Epe Local Government, Hon. Princess Surah Olayemi Animashaun, the Council’s Grand Patron, for her continuous support of youth initiatives in the area.
The symposium and sports events were also attended by representatives of youth organizations, student groups, and community-based associations, emphasising the shared responsibility of developing the next generation.
The NYCN Epe Branch described the 2025 celebration as a resounding success, blending intellectual engagement with recreational fun. Building on this momentum, the Council pledged to introduce capacity-building workshops, vocational training, and broader outreach programs in future editions to further empower young people.
The branch also promised to strengthen partnerships with schools, grassroots organizations, and local institutions to expand youth participation across the Epe Division.
