Sustainable Solutions Initiative

12/10/2026

01/10/2026

Happy 66th Independence Day.

God Bless The Federal Republic Of Nigeria.

14/09/2026

A few moments from our engagement with the Federal Ministry of Education on the International Day to Protect Education from Attack.

From panel discussions and stakeholder engagements to conversations with school children, the day provided an opportunity to reflect on the importance of protecting education and creating learning environments where every child feels safe, included and supported.

Grateful for the opportunity to contribute to this important conversation alongside fellow stakeholders and young people committed to safer and more inclusive schools.

Protect education. Protect children. Build safer schools.

14/09/2026

Protecting education means protecting children both from attacks and from harm within learning environments.

On September 9, the International Day to Protect Education from Attack, Sustainable Solutions for Youth and the Vulnerable Initiative (SSYVI) was pleased to contribute to an important engagement with the Federal Ministry of Education on safe schools, inclusive education and the experiences of education survivors.

The day provided an opportunity to reflect on what it truly means to make schools safe.

While protecting schools from attacks and insecurity remains critical, safety must also extend to the everyday experiences of children within the school environment.

Bullying, exclusion, discrimination, violence and other forms of harm can undermine a child’s sense of safety, dignity, belonging and ability to learn.

At SSYVI, we believe that safe schools must be physically secure, psychologically supportive, inclusive and responsive to the needs of every child.

Through our work on child protection, anti-bullying, inclusive education, psychosocial support and safe schools, we remain committed to supporting learning environments where children can learn, belong, grow and thrive without fear.

We appreciate the Federal Ministry of Education for creating space for these important conversations and for continuing to advance the safe schools agenda.

Protect education. Protect children. Build safer, more inclusive schools.

20/08/2026

SSYVI at the Validation Workshop on Nigeria’s National Action Plan on Youth, Peace and Security

SSYVI is pleased to participate in the Validation Workshop on the findings of the external evaluation of Nigeria’s first National Action Plan on Youth, Peace and Security (NAPYPS 2021–2024), taking place from 10–11 August 2026 in Abuja.

Convened by Expertise France in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Youth Development and the National Coalition for Youth, Peace and Security (NCYPS), the workshop provides an important platform for stakeholders to reflect on the implementation of the NAPYPS, validate the evaluation findings, and contribute to evidence-based recommendations for Nigeria’s next National Action Plan on Youth, Peace and Security.

As a youth-focused organization committed to advancing meaningful youth participation in peacebuilding, security, governance, and community development, SSYVI values the opportunity to bring youth perspectives and experiences to this critical national conversation.

We look forward to engaging with government institutions, youth-led organizations, civil society, development partners, and other stakeholders to strengthen the Youth, Peace and Security agenda and ensure that young people remain at the centre of efforts to build a more peaceful, inclusive, and resilient Nigeria.

Youth participation is not just a commitment, it is essential to sustainable peace.

20/08/2026

A few memorable moments from International Youth Day 2026. 🇳🇬

Our team was honoured to join the Honourable Minister of Youth Development and other stakeholders in celebrating young people and advancing conversations around their participation, potential and opportunities.

Different contexts. Common aspirations. Shared responsibility.

20/08/2026

A few memorable moments from International Youth Day 2026. 🇳🇬

Our team was honoured to join the Honourable Minister of Youth Development and other stakeholders in celebrating young people and advancing conversations around their participation, potential and opportunities.

Different contexts. Common aspirations. Shared responsibility.

20/08/2026

Sustainable Solutions for Youth and the Vulnerable Initiative SSYVI Celebrates International Youth Day 2026 🇳🇬

We are proud to share that our Executive Director, Ayotola Deborah Ilori, delivered the Keynote Address at the International Youth Day 2026 celebration, following her nomination by the Honourable Minister of Youth Development through the Federal Ministry of Youth Development.

The celebration, themed “Different Contexts, Common Aspirations,” provided an important platform to reflect on the realities, aspirations and potential of young people.

In her keynote, our Executive Director highlighted the need for an enabling environment where young people can thrive, participate meaningfully and contribute to development. She also introduced the idea of Shared Responsibility, emphasising that young people should not only be viewed as beneficiaries but as co-creators of solutions.

A central question from the address was:

“Instead of asking only, ‘What can we do for young people?’ let us also ask, ‘What can we build with young people?’”

The keynote concluded with the NYSC Anthem, emphasising the values of service, dedication and selflessness, and encouraging young Nigerians to see themselves as active contributors to nation-building.

We sincerely appreciate the Honourable Minister of Youth Development, Comrade Ayodele Emmanuel Olawande, and the Federal Ministry of Youth Development for the opportunity to contribute to this important national conversation.

At SSYVI, we remain committed to creating platforms that amplify young voices, strengthen participation and support young people to become active contributors to sustainable development.

Different contexts. Common aspirations. Shared responsibility.

Together, we can build a Nigeria where every young person has the opportunity to thrive and contribute. 🇳🇬


Ilori Ayotola Deborah

07/08/2026

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