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CLEMENT ISONG FOUNDATION, EMPOWER AKWA IBOM YOUTHS ON SDGs By Julius Nsikak - Explicit Magazine In line with the objectives of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and to commemorate 2025 International Youth Day, the Clement Isong Foundation in partnership with ActionAid Nigeria, has invested in mentorship, training, and capacity-building initiatives tailored to young people in Akwa Ibom State. The event, held Tuesday, 12th August 2025, at the Ibeno Green Youth Hub in Ibeno Local Government Area, attracted participants from Oron, Uyo, Ikot Ekpene and other LGAs. The theme was “Youth SDG Storytelling and Solutions Convergence”. The gathering aimed to empower young people to tackle climate change, promote health and education, and advance peacebuilding, with the belief that they should be equipped to lead. In his welcome address and overview of SPAII, Mr. Utibe Ekanem, Monitoring and Evaluation Officer at the Clement Isong Foundation, underscored the significance of the theme. H...