By Dare Akogun
The founder of Brain Builder Youth Development Initiative Abideen Olasupo, will be speaking at the 2023 Economic and Social Council(ECOSOC) Youth Forum, after the United Nations extended an invitation to him.
Olasupo, is scheduled to speak on the theme: “Strengthening the Trust of Youth in Multilateralism: Exploring Intergenerational and Peer-to-Peer Dialogue”.
In a statement issued by the group on Tuesday, the group described the invitation of its global director to the global event as a testament to the impacts of its work in promoting youth development and empowerment.
According to BBYDI, the forum is scheduled to take place in New York, United States of America between Tuesday and Thursday, 27 April.
Mr Olasupo, who was the lead campaigner for youth participation in elections in Nigeria, especially in Kwara State, will be sharojg his experiences and insights on how to foster trust among young people in the multilateral system and how intergenerational and peer-to-peer dialogue can facilitate this process.
According to the statement “We believe that young people have a crucial role to play in building a more inclusive and sustainable future, and that trust in the multilateral system is essential for achieving this goal. We urge all stakeholders, particularly young people, to participate in the ECOSOC Youth Forum and engage in discussions on strengthening trust in multilateralism.
“We are confident that Mr Olasupo’s contributions will enrich the discussions and inspire young people to become more actively involved in shaping the future of our world. Together, we can build back better and create a more inclusive and sustainable future for all.”
The ECOSOC Youth Forum is a platform for young people to engage with policymakers, UN officials, and other stakeholders to discuss key issues related to sustainable development.
The 2023 theme is “Accelerating the Recovery from the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) and the Full Implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development at Levels”.
