14/09/2026
Nigeria does not have a shortage of young people with ideas.
What we often lack is enough intentional investment in helping those ideas grow into competence, character and public responsibility.
Leadership is not something we should start thinking about when election season arrives. It starts much earlier, through conversations, mentorship, civic education, exposure and opportunities to serve.
And honestly, complaining about “the leaders of tomorrow” while refusing to help prepare them is a bit like complaining about the harvest after refusing to plant.
If we want better public leadership in Nigeria and across Africa, we have to play a part in preparing the people who will eventually serve.
Who is one young person you can intentionally pour into this year?