The Sir Ahmadu Bello Memorial Foundation (SABMF), in collaboration with the Northern Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NNGF) and other strategic stakeholders have concluded arrangements to organise the Human Capital Development Summit for Northern Nigeria.
The Summit is scheduled to hold on Tuesday, 24th June 2026, at the NAF Conference Centre, Abuja.
This was contained in a statement issued by Abubakar Gambo Umar, Director General of Sir Ahmadu Bello Memorial Foundation (SABMF) and made available to journalists in Kaduna over the weekend.
The statement said, “This Summit will serve as a decisive platform to confront the region’s human capital challenges and unlock the vast potential of Northern Nigeria’s youthful population through targeted investments in education, healthcare, skills acquisition, entrepreneurship, and innovation.
It also asserted that the event aligns with the visionary ideals of the Foundation, whose commitment to human development remains a guiding light for the region.
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“Expected Dignitaries and Participants include His Excellency, the Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria as Special Guest of Honour, The Rt. Honourable Speaker of the House of Representatives, All Executive Governors of the 19 Northern States, Honourable Ministers and Heads of relevant Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs), Royal Fathers, captains of industry, youth leaders, civil society organisations, academia, and other key stakeholders.
“The Summit will feature high-level, expert presentations and stakeholder commitments aimed at producing concrete, actionable outcomes.
” It will focus on improving access and quality of education, enhancing healthcare delivery and outcomes, addressing youth unemployment through skills development and entrepreneurship, promoting innovation, technology adoption, and private sector partnerships, as well as strengthening inter-state collaboration and policy coherence across Northern Nigeria.
Speaking on the upcoming Summit, Engr. Abubakar Gambo Umar FNSE, Director General of the Sir Ahmadu Bello Memorial Foundation, stated:
“This Summit represents a bold and collective step towards bridging the human capital gap in Northern Nigeria. With the Vice President as Special Guest of Honour and the active participation of Governors, Royal Fathers, and key government institutions, we are confident that the outcomes will translate into tangible progress for our people. We call on all stakeholders to join us in this historic effort to secure a brighter and more prosperous future for the region.”
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