Climate Policy: Navigating the Path to a Greener Future
The conversation with Seyifunmi Adebote, (Host of the Climate Talk Podcast) on Climate Policy: Navigating the Path to a Greener Future, focused on the responsibility of Nigeria’s leaders and youth in adopting Climate Policies and taking the necessary actions to implement them. The following are highlights from the interactive session. Policies are the foundation on which […]
NGYouthSDGs Launch Compendium to inspire Youth Leadership for Sustainable Development.
The Network of Youth for Sustainable Initiative (NGYouthSDGs) launched the Youth SDGs Spotlight Compendium virtually on the 19th of September 2023 to celebrate the ingenuity and resilience of young Nigerians working tirelessly to localize the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Nigeria. According to Joshua Alade, NGYouthSDGs’ Executive Director, “it has been eight […]
DOWNLOAD: Youth SDGs Spotlight Compendium
The SDGs are not just a set of global goals; they are a promise to future generations. They represent our shared vision for a more equitable, sustainable, and prosperous world. And today, we come together to put the spotlight firmly on our young leaders who are the driving force behind this vision. Our youth are […]
Arise & Secure Your Vote: Gift Chikere and Her 15 Advocates Charge Nigerian Youth
Can art be a tool for influencing voting culture for better governance among youth? Gift Chikere (aka TheGift), a creative artiste and alumnus of the Street Project Foundation, is exploring poetry, music, and writing to inspire young Nigerians to participate actively in governance. As a youth activist, Gift understands that her voice alone is not […]
Meet Barr. Ene, a Young Activist Promoting Reconciliation, and Healing as a Tool to Building Peace
In April 2014, a bomb exploded at a bus stop in Nyanya, leaving 18 people dead. Eight years later, the aftermath of that terrible incident left the Nyanya community filled with fear, resentment and anger. Some miles away from the Nyanya community are children from the Kuje IDP Camp, an internally displaced place; these children and families have […]
Youth Champion Speaks on Transforming Literary Learning Spaces
Ruth Ogwuche (nee Ngoka) is a social change agent, a Speak Up Stand Out(SUSO) education activist, a youth development advocate, and a lecturer and researcher in the Department of Political Science, University of Nigeria, Nsukka. In this interview, Uchenna Imo spoke with Ruth to discuss how she is localizing the sustainable goals in her community […]
See How Olalekan Julius is Curbing Juvenile Delinquency & Inspiring Access to Quality Education One Child at a Time
“Talent is never enough. Do well to discover your talent, but do better to work on your talent.”- Olalekan Julius Olalekan Julius is a first-class graduate from the Department of Food Science and Technology, FUNAAD. He is a tutor in leadership, youth personal development, and entrepreneurship. He is an entrepreneur, a writer, an orator, a […]
“The First Step to Ending GBV Against Rural Women is to Improve the Earning Power of these Women”- Uwakmfon Archibong Nsa
“Some of the challenges I face while working with community women and girls are; community women still have this belief of depending on men which is the highest cause of gender based violence against women”- Uwakmfon Archibong Nsa Uwakmfon is a State Award winner in community development service, she has Magnanimous Award from Generalkopho Leadership […]
Learn How Olaitan Taiwo is Building a Volunteers’ Hub to Help Young People Gain Employability Skills
Olaitan Taiwo is an entrepreneur and the founder of Vowen Africa, an organisation connecting young people to platforms to volunteer their skills and expertise. As an entrepreneur, Olaitan leverages on international experience to run a business and travel consulting firm, COREE Consult. She has worked with individuals and brands for accountability where she trained over […]
Oladapo is taking digital skills to the grassroot though the “Next Digital Talent Project”
Oladapo Omitogun has over 4 years of experience as an social entrepreneur and volunteer focusing on youth and community development. He earned a Bachelor of Science (Education) in Economics from Tai Solarin University of Education in Nigeria. An alumnus of the Digify Africa and the YALI Regional Leadership Centre West Africa Emerging Leaders Program 2019. […]