The Federal Commissioner representing Enugu State at the Federal Character Commission, Hon. Peter Eze, has announced the maiden edition of Peter Eze Youth Connect 2026, a youth-focused initiative designed to expose young people in Enugu State to employment, education, funding and other legitimate pathways to personal and economic advancement.
The programme, scheduled for Thursday, September 10, 2026, which will be held at the International Conference Centre (ICC), Enugu, will focus on the theme: “Beyond Quotas: Unlocking Opportunities for Enugu Youths Through the Federal Character Commission.”
According to Eze, the initiative is designed to move beyond the conventional approach to youth empowerment by providing young people with practical information and guidance on how to identify, access and maximize available opportunities.
He said the programme would provide participants with information on jobs, international scholarships, government and private-sector programmes, grants, fellowships, internships, digital opportunities, career development and leadership, among other opportunities.
Eze explained that the objective was not merely to tell young people that opportunities exist, but to equip them with the knowledge required to successfully pursue them.
“Our objective is to help young people understand where legitimate opportunities exist, how to identify them, how to apply, what is required, and how to position themselves for success.” Eze said
He noted that many young Nigerians possess the talent and determination required to succeed but often lack access to timely and accurate information about available opportunities.
The Federal Commissioner said Peter Eze Youth Connect 2026 was conceived to bridge that information gap and create a platform where young people could connect with opportunities capable of transforming their careers and livelihoods.
He further stated that participants would receive practical career and opportunity guidance while gaining access to information that could open doors to employment, education, funding and other life-changing opportunities.
Eze urged Enugu youths to take advantage of the initiative, stressing that access to the right information, combined with adequate preparation and determination, could significantly improve their chances of success.
He described the event as a call to young people to move from merely waiting for opportunities to actively identifying, pursuing and positioning themselves for them.
The initiative is expected to bring together young people interested in career advancement, entrepreneurship, education, leadership, digital opportunities and professional development.
Eze called on Enugu youths to join, connect and benefit, saying the programme represents an opportunity to begin a new conversation about how young people can gain meaningful access to opportunities at the national and international levels.
