Gwoza Youth Summit 2026: Zulum Named Special Guest of Honour

The Gwoza Youth Summit 2026 will hold its first edition on Friday, 6 November and Saturday, 7 November 2026, at the Babawo Sports Centre in Gwoza, Borno State. The organising committee has invited the general public, especially youths, community leaders and other stakeholders. The theme is “Youth Unity, Leadership and Sustainable Development of Gwoza.”

According to the organisers, the summit aims to promote youth unity, purposeful leadership, integrity, trust and sustainable development. It will also give youths and key stakeholders a platform to exchange ideas. In addition, the committee says it wants to contribute to a better future for Gwoza.

Summit at a glance

Governor Babagana Umara Zulum is the special guest of honour. The Emir of Gwoza, Alhaji Mohammed Shehu Idrissa Timta, is the father of the day. Senator Mohammed Ali Ndume, who represents Borno South, is the chief host. Hon. Abba Kawu Shehu Timta, the Executive Chairman of Gwoza Local Government Area, is the host.

Three co-chief hosts are also listed. They are Rt. Hon. Ahmed Usman Jaha (Babawo), a member of the House of Representatives, and Hon. Abdullahi Buba Abatcha, a member of the Borno State House of Assembly. The third is Hon. Aliyu Mohammed Lawan Buba Bamanga, a state commissioner. Special advisers, stakeholders and other eminent personalities are also expected.

The details come from a statement by the organising committee, signed by its publicity secretary, Idi Kakas. Sojworldnews has not independently confirmed the attendance of the guests. We will update this story after the summit.