The Yoruba social-cultural group, Afenifere, has announced the postponement of the citizen-government summit slated for October 9 and 10, 2025.

The summit, themed “Strengthening Democracy Through Dialogue: Assessing Progress, Charting the Future,” will now be held on October 29 and 30.

In a statement on Saturday by the group’s media contact Segun Balogun, Akin Onigbinde, chairman of the steering committee, said the postponement aimed to ensure that the summit offers a truly meaningful platform for engagement between citizens and the government.

“The additional time will enable us to conduct comprehensive consultations with all participating ministries, agencies, and stakeholders; ensure optimal logistical arrangements that facilitate substantive dialogue; and coordinate effectively with all six southwest governments and participating institutions,” the statement read.

While apologising for the decision, Mr Onigbinde assured the public and stakeholders of the organisation’s commitment to delivering an impactful, inclusive, and productive summit.

The summit is scheduled to feature stakeholder dialogues across six major thematic sessions, including fiscal reform and national planning, economic development and job creation, social services and social development, infrastructure and transportation, human capital development, and security and governance.