How James Popoola Amplified Nigeria’s Youth Voice at the UN ECOSOC Youth Forum

A Nigerian youth leader took the global stage at the UN ECOSOC Youth Forum 2026 in New York. The event, themed “Innovate, Unite and Transform: Youth Shaping the Road to 2030,” ran from 14 to 16 April. During the African Regional session, James Popoola urged tailored solutions for Africa’s challenges. He reminded delegates that being the youngest continent is an unfair advantage we must harness. He highlighted the need for bold, youth-led innovation to advance key SDGs under review at the 2026 High-Level Political Forum. Clean water, affordable energy, resilient infrastructure, sustainable cities, and global partnerships topped his list. James closed with a call for concrete action: “We are not just leaders of tomorrow. We are the architects of today’s solutions.” His speech reinforced the critical role of Nigerian youth in shaping sustainable futures.

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