The University of Ibadan Research Foundation (UI–Research Foundation) is set to host the 2025 Stakeholders Forum on Adolescents and Youths’ Health in Africa, an annual landmark event focused on shaping the future of youth well-being and development across the continent.
Strengthening Resilience in Adolescents and Youths Development in Africa: Co-creating Strategies and Policy Options on Mental Health, SRH, and Nutrition
This year’s theme underscores the urgent need for collaborative, evidence-based approaches to address the growing challenges affecting young people’s mental health, sexual and reproductive health (SRH), and nutrition. The forum aims to foster dialogue among researchers, policymakers, and development partners to build sustainable systems that support Africa’s youth.
Date: Saturday, 8 November 2025
Time: 12:00 PM
Venue: Trenchard Hall, University of Ibadan, Nigeria
The event will feature a keynote address by Dr. Iziaq Adekunle Salako, Minister of State for Health, Federal Republic of Nigeria, whose insight and leadership in public health policy are expected to set the tone for the discussions.
The Chief Host will be Professor K. O. Adebowale, FAS, mni, Vice Chancellor, University of Ibadan, while the Host is The Rt. Hon. Chevalier Uduimo J. Itsueli, KSG, OON, Chairman, Board of UI–Research Foundation.
Participants will be received by Professor A. M. J. Oduola, Director, UI–Research Foundation
Adolescents and young adults form the backbone of Africa’s demographic strength. However, challenges such as poor nutrition, limited access to sexual and reproductive health services, and rising cases of mental health disorders continue to threaten their potential.
Through this forum, the University of Ibadan Research Foundation seeks to co-create actionable strategies that align research, policy, and community engagement — ensuring that research outcomes translate into tangible national and regional impact.
The UI–Research Foundation remains committed to its mission of making research count for national development. With initiatives like the DASH and ARISE projects, the Foundation continues to lead multidisciplinary efforts that strengthen the link between academic research and policy formulation, especially in adolescent and youth health.