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If Nigeria opened her inbox today, what message would she find from YOU?Dear Nigeria…As Nigeria marks 27 years of democr...
11/06/2026

If Nigeria opened her inbox today, what message would she find from YOU?

Dear Nigeria…

As Nigeria marks 27 years of democracy, drop your letter in the comments. What would you say if she were reading?

As you write to Nigeria NOW, make it a date with us TOMORROW for an honest and thought-provoking conversation on:

Nigeria at 27 Years of Democracy: Youth Perspectives on Progress, Participation and the Future

Join young changemakers and civic leaders as we reflect on our journey, examine our present realities, and imagine the Nigeria we want to build together.

Date: 12 June 2026
Time: 8:00 PM (WAT)
Venue: Facebook Live

Write to Nigeria today! Hear from her children tomorrow!!!





Who says politics is not a place for women?Hauwerh Chellumi, a YLGA Cohort 3 Fellow is proving otherwise.Through her Emp...
10/06/2026

Who says politics is not a place for women?

Hauwerh Chellumi, a YLGA Cohort 3 Fellow is proving otherwise.

Through her Empowering Young Women for Political Participation and Public Leadership project in Yobe State, she trained 20 young women in leadership and civic engagement, creating a space where confidence meets action.

And when the workshop ended, the movement continued. Through the newly formed Women's Political Impact Hub, young women now have a platform to learn, connect, and prepare for leadership.

Want to hear more inspiring stories like Hauwa's and meet the changemakers transforming communities across the Northeast?

Join us at the Northeast Youth Idea Summit 2.0.

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Budgets may be written in offices. But accountability begins in communities.In Babbangida, Yobe State, Ibrahim Suleiman ...
09/06/2026

Budgets may be written in offices. But accountability begins in communities.

In Babbangida, Yobe State, Ibrahim Suleiman Yau, YLGA Cohort 3 Fellow launched the Empowered Voices on Budget for Grassroots Accountability project to help citizens understand where public funds go and why their voices matter.

By training 20 youth volunteers as Budget Champions, he transformed curiosity into confidence. Participants strengthened their knowledge of project monitoring and public accountability, empowering them to engage leaders and demand transparency.

Want to know how when people understand budgets, they become guardians of accountability? Be at the Northeast Youth Idea Summit to listen to Ibrahim's Story.

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"Tambaya ba fada ba ce."For Jiddartuh Adam, a YLGA Cohort 3 Fellow, those words became the foundation of a movement.Thro...
09/06/2026

"Tambaya ba fada ba ce."
For Jiddartuh Adam, a YLGA Cohort 3 Fellow, those words became the foundation of a movement.

Through her Transparency Trailblazers project in Damaturu, she helped citizens understand that demanding accountability is a right, not a conflict. She trained community members on budget tracking, public finance, the Freedom of Information Act, and collective advocacy, inspiring a new generation of citizens ready to engage and ask informed questions.

Her work led to the birth of the Trailblazers for Accountability Coalition, proving that transparency grows when ordinary people are empowered with knowledge.

Be part of the Northeast Youth Idea Summit 2.0 to listen to Hauwa's story that will remind us that better communities begin when people dare to ask.

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Young people are often told they are leaders of tomorrow.Umar Hafsat Gadu, a YLGA Cohort 3 Fellow decided tomorrow could...
08/06/2026

Young people are often told they are leaders of tomorrow.

Umar Hafsat Gadu, a YLGA Cohort 3 Fellow decided tomorrow could start today.

Through her Empowering Young Voices for Civic Action in Nyamasala Community project, she transformed a knowledge gap into a movement for participation. Twenty-three young community champions were trained in civic education, advocacy, budget tracking, and community organizing, giving them the confidence to engage stakeholders and demand accountability.

Be at the Northeast Youth Idea Summit 2.0, to listen to Hafsat's story that will prove empowered voices don't wait for permission.

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What if governance wasn't something young people only complained about but something they could understand, shape, and o...
08/06/2026

What if governance wasn't something young people only complained about but something they could understand, shape, and own?

That question inspired Musa Muhammad Musa, a YLGA Cohort 3 Fellow and the Creative Club of Gombe State University to launch GO-Open: Grassroot Open Governance Initiative.

Through stakeholder engagement, a one-day bootcamp, and practical sessions on project tracking, digital advocacy, and civic participation, young people in Shamaki Ward were equipped not just with knowledge, but with tools to drive change. Participants explored platforms like Bayani AI, generated advocacy content, and built a growing network of young transparency champions.

Be at the Northeast Youth Idea Summit 2.0, to listen to Musa's story to help reminds us that transparency begins from the grassroots

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What happens when civic education leaves the classroom and meets young girls where they are?Indo Indo, a YLGA Cohort 3 F...
06/06/2026

What happens when civic education leaves the classroom and meets young girls where they are?

Indo Indo, a YLGA Cohort 3 Fellow, answered that question with action.

Through her "From Classroom to Community" project in Maiduguri, she empowered 30 secondary school girls with civic education, leadership skills, and governance knowledge. Beyond conversations, she reinforced dignity and confidence by providing support items and creating a safe space for young girls to learn, lead, and believe in themselves.

At the Northeast Youth Idea Summit 2.0, Aisha's story will remind us that when young girls understand their voice, communities gain leaders.

Be there to listen to her story.

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Who says civic action only happens in boardrooms?For Emmanuella T. Koka, a YLGA Cohort 3 Fellow, it started with convers...
06/06/2026

Who says civic action only happens in boardrooms?

For Emmanuella T. Koka, a YLGA Cohort 3 Fellow, it started with conversations.

Through her Civic Action for Community Engagement and Good Governance project in Tumfure, Gombe State, she transformed everyday interactions into opportunities for learning and participation. By engaging market traders, women, youth, and student leaders, she helped strengthen understanding of accountability and active citizenship.

And through community dialogues and a town hall meeting, she reached over 50 people with one simple message: Change begins where people are willing to talk, listen, and act.

At the Northeast Youth Idea Summit 2.0, Emmanuella's story will proves that powerful civic movements can begin with ordinary conversations.

Be there to listen to the story firsthand.

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What happens when citizens understand the budget meant for their communities?Meet Asheraph Njidda, a YLGA Cohort 3 Fello...
05/06/2026

What happens when citizens understand the budget meant for their communities?

Meet Asheraph Njidda, a YLGA Cohort 3 Fellow whose project is helping citizens move from being observers to active participants in local governance.

Through a capacity-building workshop in Yola North, Mohammed equipped community members, CSOs, and local government actors with practical knowledge on citizen participation, budgeting, and accountability.

Want to hear how youth are driving accountability from the grassroots?

Join us at Youth Idea Summit 2.0.

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What changes when citizens understand the budget?They stop guessing. They start asking questions.One of the YLGA Cohort ...
05/06/2026

What changes when citizens understand the budget?

They stop guessing. They start asking questions.

One of the YLGA Cohort 3 Fellow; David Ibrahim Shallangwa's Know Your Budget initiative equipped young people and community representatives with the knowledge to understand public budgets, track projects, and engage more effectively in local governance.

The result? A growing network of Budget Ambassadors committed to transparency, accountability, and citizen participation.

Want to hear how David is helping citizens turn information into action?

Join us at the Northeast Youth Idea Summit 2.0 and meet him live.

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