*To launch Network for youths

By Vera Opia

The Non-Aligned Movement Youth Organization, NAMYO, Africa Region, has announced the forthcoming launch of the NAMYO Volunteer Network, NVN Africa, a continent-wide platform designed to mobilise and empower young people for service, leadership and sustainable development.

The launch is billed for December 16, 2025, at the Shehu Musa Yar’Adua Centre, Abuja.

In a statement by the Vice Chair, NAMYO Africa Region, Muhammad Bello Bala Shagari, the organisation said the NVN Africa Mobile and Web Application will serve as the core driver of the initiative. The platform, he explained, will verify volunteer activities, track service hours, award digital badges and certifications, and connect young Africans to civic, humanitarian, environmental, educational and community development projects across the continent.

Shagari said the initiative combines technology with structured volunteer opportunities, adding that NVN Africa is positioned to become a major driver of youth mobilisation, skills development and community transformation in Africa.

He noted that the programme aligns with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the African Union Agenda 2063, with Nigeria selected as the pilot country ahead of a continental rollout.

According to him, NVN Africa is designed to “redefine youth volunteerism by creating a unified digital ecosystem where young people can contribute meaningfully to society while building verifiable skills for personal and professional growth.”

NAMYO Africa said it remains open to partnerships with institutions, development agencies and organisations committed to youth empowerment, volunteerism and community development. It added that further details on the launch and related engagements will be made public in due course.