Empower. Educate.
Youth Leadership Summit & Official Launch
Empowering Young People Through Peace, Leadership, Education and Cultural Heritage
Vission & Mission
To nurture peaceful, responsible and culturally conscious young people who become effective community leaders and custodians of Owu heritage.
Mission
To empower young people through peace education, leadership development, community engagement and cultural learning, equipping them to serve their communities and
About The Innitiative
The Olowu Education Pillar Youth Leadership Summit & Official Launch is an initiative focused on empowering young people through peace education, leadership development, community engagement and cultural preservation.
The summit will bring together students, youth , community leaders and representatives from secondary schools across Abeokuta and
Event Details
Event: Olowu Education Pillar Youth Leadership Summit & Official Launch
Under the Patronage of: Olori Cecilia Naadensua Matemilola, Owu Palace
Date: Tuesday, 3 November 2026
Time: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Venue: Owu Palace, Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria
- Olowu Youth Leadership Ambassadors Club (OYLAC)
- Olowu Heritage & Cultural Ambassadors Club (OHCAC)
Special Activities:
Leadership and conflict-resolution training, Peace Ambassador induction, certificate presentation, palace tour and Olowu Heritage Library visit.
Target Participants:
Students , Youth , Community leaders and representatives from secondary schools in Abeokuta, educators and invited community stakeholders.
Ambassadorial Clubs
1.1 Olowu Youth Leadership Ambassadors Club
The club aims to develop responsible young leaders who can contribute to sustainable community development through service, mentorship, and positive action.Members will be encouraged to serve as community ambassadors, outreach representatives, and peer educators, promoting civic responsibility, teamwork, and youth participation.
- Leadership training and mentorship.
- Community outreach and volunteering.
- Peer education and youth engagement.
- Civic responsibility and community development.
The goal is to nurture young people who can lead initiatives, inspire their peers, and create lasting positive change in their communities.
Coordinator: Elijah Temitope Akinola
1.2 Olowu Heritage & Cultural Ambassadors Club
The club will promote and preserve the history, traditions, and cultural identity of Owu Kingdom, with a special link to the Olowu Heritage Library located in Owu Palace.Through historical Yoruba books and materials on the histories of Obas and traditional institutions, young people will deepen their understanding of Yoruba history and their cultural roots.
- Educational visits to the Olowu Heritage Library.
- Learning about Yoruba history and the histories of Obas.
- Cultural research and heritage preservation.
- Engagement with traditional institutions and community elders.
The goal is to inspire young people to become informed cultural ambassadors who preserve and promote Owu’s heritage for future generations.
Coordinator: Benson Opeyemi Ayoola
Event Format and Participation
The Olowu Education Pillar Youth Leadership Summit & Official Launch will be conducted as a hybrid event, allowing participants to attend in person at Owu Palace, Abeokuta, or participate online.
The event will introduce the three clubs, highlight educational and leadership opportunities, promote cultural heritage, and encourage young people to contribute to the development of Owu Kingdom.