Youth Leadership Development Programme in Nigeria

Youth Leadership Development Programme in Nigeria


Background

More than 70 percent of Nigeria’s population is made up of young people, with estimations of continuous growth in the next few decades. Given this significant number, it is evident that the future of Nigeria is linked to having an informed, skilled, and socially responsible youthful population.

In Nigeria, past events such as the ENDSARS protest in 2020, attested to the ability of young people to utilize their agency and power to effect positive change, as Nigerian youths took charge of the protest to advocate for the Nigeria they want.

It became apparent that young people, when given the right tools and resources could influence important decisions and policies. Learning from the protest, it is important to raise a community of young people who are fully equipped with the knowledge and tools necessary to take on more active roles in politics and governance processes and to be change leaders in Nigeria especially as we approach the election year.

About The Youth Leadership Development Programme

The Youth Leadership Development Programme is designed to empower, equip, and support young change leaders who are Nigerian undergraduates under the age of 30, by providing them with the knowledge, abilities, and supportive environment needed for them to become self-leaders who bring long-lasting change to their communities.

The Youth Leadership Programme has never been more pertinent to the present problems being experienced in Africa today, especially those bordering on leadership, active citizenship, and sustainable development, as we approach an election year.

Through the Youth Leadership Programme, youth leadership and activism in Nigeria will be strengthened and enabled through outcomes-driven policy engagements and inclusive resourcing that help youth shape the country’s future long-term development plans.

Programme Components