Africa Nigeria- Niger Province- The Youth Coordinators and Youth Ministry Commission Meeting of the Salesians of Don Bosco, Africa Nigeria–Niger Province, was held from 18th to 23rd January 2026 at the Provincial House, Iju, Lagos, under the theme “Do Whatever He Tells You.” The meeting was organized by the Youth Ministry Sector to strengthen formation, leadership, coordination, and collaboration in provincial youth ministry.
All Youth Coordinators of the province were in attendance, except those from Niger Republic. Also present were Mr. Anthony Ogunsusi and Mrs. Faith Onwubuya (Youth Ministry), Fr. Daniel Omatu (Formation Department), Fr. Linus (National Coordinator, Social Services), and Fr. Peter Gbertyo (Regional Coordinator, Social Services).
Facilitation was provided by Fr. Rafael Benajardo, General Councillor for Youth Ministry; Fr. Jerry (Youth Ministry Office, Rome); Rev. Fr. Peter Wojnarowski (Don Bosco Fambul, Sierra Leone); Dr. (Mrs.) Olotu, professional counsellor; Mr. Cletus Etukanpan (TVET); staff of the Provincial Development Office (PDO); The Vice Provincial, Rev. Fr. James Ailen; Fr. Matthew Idoko; and Fr. Omoniyi Stephen, Provincial Councillor for Salesian Mission.
The programme consisted of focused formation sessions, workshops, meetings, and sharing moments addressing moral and spiritual formation, leadership development, safeguarding, and effective youth accompaniment. The meeting was well-coordinated, participatory, and impactful, reinforcing provincial youth ministry priorities, strengthening collaboration, and renewing commitment to the Salesian mission of serving young people.