Buhari, Ramaphosa Launch Nigeria – South Africa Youth Dialogue

By Samantha Allen

Published: December 2, 2021 | 4:28 AM GMT

President Muhammadu Buhari and President Cyril Ramaphosa of South Africa have launched Nigeria-South Africa Youth Dialogue for Peace and Security, Youth Development and Political Participation.

Speaking at the event in Abuja, President Buhari expressed optimism that the establishment of the Youth Dialogue would promote peace-building and development as well as help both countries to jointly combat youth restiveness.

He said the Dialogue would afford both countries to strategically develop a vast world of collaboration in areas of science and technology,” including climate change, energy demands, green technology, artificial intelligence, cyber security, telematics, agriculture, technology and much more.

President Buhari expressed confidence that collaborations in science and technology and many other areas in a strategic and committed way would provide both countries with solutions and critical intellectual property to unleash economic outcomes for millions of job creations.

Nigeria and South Africa have a combined population of about two hundred and sixty-two million of which ninety-five million are youths.

About Samantha Allen

Samantha Allen is a seasoned journalist and senior correspondent at TDPel Media, specializing in the intersection of maternal health, clinical wellness, and public policy. With a background in investigative reporting and a passion for data-driven storytelling, Samantha has become a trusted voice for expectant mothers and healthcare advocates worldwide. Her work focuses on translating complex medical research into actionable insights, covering everything from prenatal fitness and neonatal care to the socioeconomic impacts of healthcare legislation. At TDPel Media, Samantha leads the agency's health analytics desk, ensuring that every report is grounded in accuracy, empathy, and scientific integrity. When she isn't in the newsroom, she is an advocate for community-led wellness initiatives and an avid explorer of California’s coastal trails.