Junior Chambers International (JCI) Festac Town has reaffirmed its commitment to youth empowerment, leadership development, and sustainable community impact as part of its 2026 vision, with renewed emphasis on grooming young people to become active and responsible citizens.
Speaking under the theme “Empowering Youths and Enriching Communities – The JCI Solution,” the 2026 President of JCI Festac Town, JCI Ambassador Richard Igwe, described the organisation as a global leadership development platform focused on young people aged 18 to 40.
According to Igwe, JCI operates at global, national, and local levels as Junior Chambers International, JCI Nigeria, and JCI Festac Town respectively, with extensions into tertiary institutions through collegiate chapters. He added that the introduction of the JCI Junior Club for secondary school students in Festac Town underscores the organisation’s commitment to nurturing leadership and civic responsibility from an early age.
Also speaking, the 2026 Vice President, JCI Ambassador Princewill Okonkwo, noted that membership requirements are straightforward, stressing the importance of openness to learning, unlearning, and relearning. He explained that JCI provides members with leadership exposure, financial empowerment opportunities, and access to entrepreneurship-focused initiatives through skills development and strategic networking.
The organisation also offers long-term growth through its Life Membership category, known as JCI Senators, who serve as mentors to younger members through structured mentorship programmes.
With over 40 active members spanning entrepreneurship, professional services, and public service, JCI Festac Town continues to expand its influence. Igwe outlined the organisation’s BOLD vision for 2026—Building Opportunities, Owning Impact, Leadership Development, and Data-driven, Sustainable Structures—aimed at strengthening internal capacity and delivering measurable community impact.
As part of its flagship initiatives, JCI Festac Town plans to host a Career Weekend and the Evangel Entrepreneurship Summit (EES 8.0), reinforcing its role as a hub for youth empowerment and community transformation.
By Temidayo Anthony
