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252. Repositioning Nigerian Youth As Drivers Of Sustainable Innovation

Abstract Youth represent a critical demographic for driving sustainable development in Nigeria, yet their potential as agents of systemic change remains underutilized. This position-based paper explores the multifaceted role of Nigerian youth in sustainable innovation, leadership transformation, and social accountability. Drawing on theoretical and empirical literature, the paper conceptualizes youth as proactive actors who leverage creativity, technological literacy, and social awareness to address economic, social, and environmental challenges. Youth-driven sustainable innovation emerges thr…