Tagged: youth in politics

Conrad Omodiagbe

Nigeria: This Organisation Wants More Young People in Politics

According to the statistics available in Nigeria, the innovative youth community constitutes a large part of its ever-growing population. While the youth continue to dominate various fields across the board, there seems to be an obvious absence of the youth at the country’s key decision-making tables. With global political conversations shifting towards youth participation in […]
Conrad Omodiagbe

Nigeria: Hindrances To Youth Participation

Home to over 190 million people with the United Nations projecting 400 million inhabitants by 2050, Nigeria has one of the fastest-growing populations in the world. Popularly referred to as the “giant of Africa,” a sobriquet gotten from its large population and an economy largely driven by the country’s oil sector, Nigeria, just like a […]
Conrad Omodiagbe

Moghalu, Duke and Durotoye: Hurdles Young Nigerians Face

Following recent revelations by the Independent National Electoral Commission Chairman, Mahmud Yusuf, that 79 political parties have submitted presidential candidates ahead of the 2019 elections, it is fair to say that Nigerians will be spoilt for choice  when they get to the polls next year. 2019 is gearing up to be the most intriguing election […]