Plateau State Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), in partnership with the LoveBack Project, joined other non-governmental organizations to officially unveil the Youth Innovation Hub in Jos. The launch was part of the 2025 International Youth Day celebration, focusing on youth empowerment and sustainable development.
Representing the Secretary to the Government of the State, Architect Samuel Jatau, Hon. Dakwom Verengzak commended Governor Caleb Mutfwang’s administration for “unwavering support to youth-led initiatives, providing resources and platforms for young people to thrive.”
Speaking through the Director of Administration, David Pam Dusu, the SDGs Project Coordinator, Mrs. Nanbam Danjuma (Lot), described the Hub as “a symbol of youth empowerment in action,” aligning with SDG 4 on Quality Education, SDG 8 on Decent Work and Economic Growth, SDG 9 on Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure, and SDGs 16 and 17 on Peace, Partnerships and Strong Institutions.
LoveBack Team Lead, Alfred William, announced that the Hub is equipped with a professional photo studio, podcast studio, and collaborative workspace to promote creativity, entrepreneurship, and tech-driven solutions.
The event also featured goodwill messages from Fatima Suleiman of ICIN, Apostle Babatunde Adewumi, and Toyin Wiggins of the Wiggins Foundation, highlighting how grassroots youth are driving change.
Experts led thematic sessions, including Pharmacist Judith Sambo on Mental Health and Youth Resilience (SDG 3), David Nshe Velnoe on Climate Action and Environmental Leadership (SDG 13), and Rhema Ikokwu on Youth Innovation and Entrepreneurship (SDG 8). Ikokwu also addressed Youth and Education for the Future (SDG 4).
A major highlight was the testimony of Dorathy Agada, a pioneer trainee of the SDGs–LoveBack Innovation Hub, who shared how the program shaped her career goals.
The unveiling brought together notable figures from NGOs, government, and community organizations, marking a step forward in promoting sustainable development and youth inclusion in Plateau State.