SWUYN Sets Stage for 10th Anniversary & 2026 National Unemployed Youths Day
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27th September, 2025
SWUYN Sets Stage for 10th Anniversary & 2026 National Unemployed Youths Day
Historic Three-Day National Event to Empower Youths – Calls for Partnership and Sponsorship
The Society for the Welfare of Unemployed Youths of Nigeria (SWUYN) has commenced full-scale preparations for its landmark 10th Anniversary Celebration and the 2026 National Unemployed Youths Day, scheduled to hold from March 10th – 12th, 2026 in Delta State, Nigeria.
This milestone event, themed “From Unemployment to Empowerment: Ten Years of Youth Power Transforming Nations”, with the slogan “Turning Opportunity into Impact – When Youths Work, Nations Win”, will spotlight the urgent challenge of unemployment in Nigeria while providing practical pathways for empowerment.
Programme Highlights
The Planning Committee has outlined a three-day national programme:
Day 1: Opening Ceremony, Cultural Displays, High-Level Panel on “Unemployment in Nigeria: The Way Forward”.
Day 2: Skills Workshops, Job & Career Fair, Mentorship Sessions, and Empowerment Exhibitions.
Day 3: Public Rally, Networking, Awards Night, and the launch of the SWUYN Legacy Project.
The SWUYN Legacy Project
A centerpiece of the celebration will be the launch of the SWUYN Legacy Project, designed to establish:
Training & Innovation Hubs across Nigeria.
A Youth Empowerment Fund to support youth-owned businesses.
A National Youth Dialogue Platform for policy advocacy.
The SWUYN Alumni Network for mentorship and sustainability.
The Legacy Project aims to equip 30,000 unemployed youths within five years and support 10,000 small businesses, leaving behind a permanent platform for empowerment.
Sponsorship & Partnership Packages
SWUYN invites strategic sponsorships and partnerships from government, private sector, philanthropists, development partners, and the general public. Sponsorship categories include:
Platinum Partner – ₦50,000,000 and above
Gold Partner – ₦25,000,000
Silver Partner – ₦10,000,000
Bronze Partner – ₦5,000,000
Friend of the Youth – ₦2,000,000 and below
Non-financial partnerships such as mentorship, training, job placements, and media support are equally welcomed.
Budget Framework
The Committee has approved a working budget of ₦100,000,000, allocated as follows:
Venue & Logistics – ₦20m (20%)
Media & Publicity – ₦15m (15%)
Programme & Content Delivery – ₦12m (12%)
Skills Workshops & Career Fair – ₦10m (10%)
Cultural Displays & Entertainment – ₦8m (8%)
Guest Speakers & Facilitators – ₦7m (7%)
Accommodation & Hospitality – ₦6m (6%)
Awards & Legacy Project Launch – ₦7m (7%)
Secretariat & Admin Support – ₦5m (5%)
Security & Protocol – ₦5m (5%)
Contingency – ₦5m (5%)
Call for Partnership
SWUYN hereby calls on the Federal and State Governments, Corporate Organisations, Development Partners, NGOs, Philanthropists, and all Nigerians of goodwill to support this landmark national programme.
“This is not just a celebration of our 10-year journey; it is a clarion call for collective action to turn unemployment into empowerment. When youths work, nations win,” the Planning Committee affirmed.
For partnership, sponsorship, and media enquiries, kindly visit www.swuyn.org.ng or contact:
📧 Email: info@swuyn.org.ng
📞 Overall Committee Chair: +234 813 304 0633
📞 Committee Secretary: +234 812 738 6642
Account Details for Sponsorship/Donations:
Society for the Welfare of Unemployed Youths of Nigeria (SWUYN)
Stanbic IBTC Bank – 0020173987
Signed:
Rev. Amb. Okagbare Odafe
Honourary Chairperson, Planning Committee
Comr. Preye V. Tambou
Overall Committee Chair
Comr. Adewale Ganiyu
Committee Secretary
On behalf of the Planning Committee
Society for the Welfare of Unemployed Youths of Nigeria (SWUYN)
