As African youth become a vital force for progress, innovation, and sustainable development; the Rabat Process stands at the forefront of this strategic migration dialogue. On 13-14 May 2025, Nigeria and Spain co-chaired in Abuja a meeting on Youth, Education, and Innovation: Driving the Future of Migration.

Over 120 participants from 38 African and European partner countries including youth, government delegates, diaspora representatives, civil society, academia, and the private sector all highlighted that young people are not only stakeholders in migration policy – but vital architects of its future.