Nilüfer Municipality launches Future Leaders program for youth

The ‘Future Leaders: Active Citizenship, Competence and Network Development for Local Development’ program has officially launched in Nilüfer, Bursa. Led by Nilüfer Municipality in partnership with NOSAB Academy, BUMİAD, the Nilüfer City Council, and the Bir Bulut Olsam Association, the initiative aims to support the personal and professional growth of university students.

Out of 402 applicants, 90 students were selected to participate in the eight-month program. The participants are divided into three specialized groups: ‘Future Women Leaders’, ‘Future Architects and Engineers’, and ‘Future Change Pioneers’. Throughout the program, 60 mentors from the public sector, industry, and civil society organizations will provide guidance to the students.

During the opening ceremony at the NOSAB Administrative Services Building, Nilüfer Mayor Shadi Özdemir emphasized that Nilüfer is a city for women and youth, noting that over 100,000 students reside in the district. He highlighted the importance of youth participation in urban management through various local councils and encouraged the new generation to prepare for a future shaped by rapid technological and artificial intelligence advancements.