The following were the contributions of the Nigeria Youth Movement to Nationalism in Nigeria:
(i) Unity: The youth movement succeeded in promoting unity and the feeling of national consciousness among Nigerians.
(ii) The movement was all-embracing; This movement accommodated different tribes in Nigeria, making it a national movement, with a national cause.
(iii) The movement set-in-motion; the machinery for self government of Nigeria.
(iv) Renowned nationalists: Most of the renowned nationalists that struggled for Nigeria's independence were brought up by this youth movement.
(v) First nationalist movement: The Nigerian Youth Movement was seen as the first known nationalist movement, accommodating various interests.