The International Youth Federation a non-profit youth network aimed at empowering youth worldwide, has named Mr. Olumide Idowu its new International Youth Federation Regional Director for Africa.
Mr. Olumide IDOWU has over 10 years of experience working on Social Media, Environment, Climate Change, Monitoring & Evaluation and Sustainable Development issues. He is a climate change policy expert and trainer with extensive experience in creating, facilitating and managing youth-led projects. He has represented Nigeria and Africa at over ten high-level global governance meetings on sustainable development.
According to the President of the IYF Krystel Saneh: “Mr. Idowu has the right skills and has come in the right place. He is results driven and I have no doubt that he will make a great contribution to our operations in Africa.”
“We are delighted to welcome Mr. Idowu on board to lead the expansion of the IYF’s presence in Africa, he have the utmost confidence that she will bring renewed energy and creative solutions to the African Region.” said Ambassador Saeed ZAKI, Secretary General of The International Youth Federation.
Mr Idowu is also co-founder of Climate Wednesday which seeks to identify key climate based issues affecting development especially in Nigeria and Africa in general. He is currently leading the Youth Advocacy efforts on Environment, Climate Change and Sustainable Development in Africa. He presently served as the Senior Communication Officer for African Youth Initiative on Climate Change and consultant to Save the Children Nigeria on Advocacy and Campaign.
