On 27 August 2026, the Centre for Inclusive Social Development (CISD) convened Youth Forge: A Civic Talks Special Edition in Abuja under the theme “Unfiltered: The Nigeria Young People Are Inheriting.”
Designed as a listening space, the assembly gave young Nigerians the opportunity to speak about their lived experiences, question existing systems and articulate the changes they want to see. Discussions covered governance, education, employment, livelihoods, national identity and civic participation.
The report documents the voices and perspectives shared during the assembly, alongside recommendations for improving youth participation in policymaking, strengthening accountability, connecting education to employment opportunities and ensuring that government commitments translate into tangible results.
A central message emerges from the discussions: young people want more than opportunities to speak. They want their contributions to inform decisions, receive meaningful institutional responses and lead to measurable action.
Whether you attended the assembly or are discovering Youth Forge for the first time, this report offers an opportunity to engage with the issues raised and the recommendations put forward.
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Explore the conversations, hear the perspectives shared and discover the recommendations emerging from Youth Forge.
The conversation does not end with the report. Read it, share it and join the discussion on building a Nigeria where young people can participate meaningfully in shaping their future.
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The Centre for Inclusive Social Development (CISD) is a non-profit research and advocacy organisation working to advance inclusive governance, gender and social equity, civic technology, and sustainable livelihoods across Nigeria and sub-Saharan Africa. Through rigorous research, coalition-building, and public-interest storytelling, CISD amplifies the voices of marginalised communities and holds power accountable.
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How to cite this article
CISD. (2026, October 15). Youth Forge: What Young Nigerians Are Saying About the Country They Are Inheriting: Missed Youth Forge: A Civic Talks Special Edition? Read the report and catch up on the conversations, demands and recommendations shaping the discussion about Nigeria’s future.. CISD Insights. Centre for Inclusive Social Development. Retrieved from https://cisdnigeria.org/article/youth-forge-what-young-nigerians-are-saying-about-the-country-they-are-inheriting/.
