By Aderogba George
The GENDA Foundation, in partnership with Solution Media, City Boy Movement, Nigeria Bloggers Forum, ECOWAS Youth Centre, and the AOB Foundation, is advancing Nigeria’s democracy through a Media Roundtable and Policy Dialogue.
This is contained in a statement signed by Mrs Rahmah Zakareeyah, Media Relations Officer at Solution Media Global Limited, on Friday in Abuja.
Zakareeyah stated that the high-level event in Abuja would bring together youth activists, political leaders, civil society organisations, media professionals, and diplomatic representatives to engage in meaningful and inclusive policy dialogue.
She said participants would critically assess the role, relevance, and impact of young people in Nigeria’s democratic governance, aiming to shift them from passive observers to active stakeholders in political processes.
According to her, key panelists include Mr David Nwokorie, Executive Director of GENDA Foundation and Convener of the Roundtable, and Oluwatosin Francis Shoga, Director General of the City Boy Movement.
“Other expected speakers are Rep. Ayodeji Alao-Akala, Chairman of the House Committee on Youths in Parliament, and Mr Rafiu Adeniran Lawal, Executive Director of Building Blocks for Peace Foundation.
“Etim Esim, Chairman of the Committee on Youths in Parliament, is also expected to participate, along with key leaders from civil society, political institutions, and media organisations across the country.”
Zakareeyah emphasised that the dialogue was designed to empower Nigerian youth, encouraging them to transition from disengaged citizens to informed contributors in shaping Nigeria’s democratic and political future.
She highlighted the GENDA Foundation’s longstanding commitment to youth development, advocacy, and governance reforms, noting its impact not only in Nigeria but also throughout the West African sub-region.
“The Roundtable seeks to break down barriers to youth participation in governance, present policy solutions, and co-develop a Youth Action Framework that will guide inclusive reforms in Nigeria’s democracy”. (NAN)