Strengthening Youth Engagement in Governance
Brain Builders Youth Development Initiative (BBYDI) is a youth-led organization dedicated to fostering civic freedoms, youth entrepreneurship, and good governance in Nigeria. Their flagship projects – YouthGovTracka and the Office of the Citizen toolkit – empower young Nigerians with the tools and knowledge to hold their elected officials accountable, bridging the gap between citizens and governance, and promoting youth participation in the political process.
Watch the video to discover how BBYDI’s innovative platforms and tools, funded through this initiative, are transforming political engagement in Nigeria.
Objectives
- Enhancing Accountability: Track the campaign promises and performance of Nigeria’s 36 governors-elect, particularly focusing on youth-inclusive policies.
- Empowering Citizens: Equip young Nigerians with the necessary tools to engage with elected officials and demand better youth governance.
- Promoting Youth Political Participation: Support the localization of the Youth Democracy Cohort’s Menu of Commitments and encourage broader youth participation in governance.
Key Deliverables & Highlights
- YouthGovTracka Platform: Developed to track the performance of governors based on their youth-inclusive policies and campaign promises.
- Youth Focal Points: 36 youth leaders across Nigeria recruited and trained to lead advocacy and track government performance.
- Office of the Citizen Toolkit: A comprehensive guide, including advocacy tools and resources for effective citizen engagement with elected officials, now available in three local languages.
- Social Media Campaign: A collaborative campaign, including jingles and live radio shows, to engage young Nigerians and promote the Youth Democracy Cohort’s Menu of Commitments. (see in X (Twitter), LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram). Menu of Possible Commitments Jingles produced and shared through various radio stations, accompanied by live radio shows that facilitate discussions and interactions among young Nigerians: English, Yoruba, Hausa
- Regional Trainings and Activities: Step-down trainings and regional town hall meetings in six geopolitical zones, fostering dialogue between youth, government officials, and civil society organisations like the Tertiary Debate Competition in Nigeria’s North-east, Youth Summit in the South-South, Oratory competitions in the South-east, Northwest Debate Competition, and the South East Oratory Competition
💪 Supported by the Youth Democracy Cohort
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