NATIONWIDE
Youth Dialogues Shaping Nigeria’s Future
A nationwide, youth-led initiative in which structured youth peace dialogues are held across all 36 states of Nigeria, building youth capacity for dialogue as a strategic tool for peace, governance, and meaningful political participation.
WHY THIS MATTERS
Turning Dialogue Into Action
This competition transforms dialogue from a mere conversation, talk shop or political grandstanding into a practical tool for peacebulding, conflict management and democratic participation
With the 2027 General Elections approaching, there is an urgent need to equip young Nigerians with the skills and platforms to participate more meaningfully in
governance and peacebuilding.
How Does It Work
- A Youth Peace Dialogue will be conducted in each of the 36 states of Nigeria
- Dialogues will be designed, organised, and led by youths, with a standardised guidance checklist to ensure quality, inclusion, and comparability
- Each state will constitute one competition entry
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Each participating state will produce a document with:
- Communiqué of Youth Expectations from political, governance, and electoral actors.
- Youth Commitment for Peaceful Elections.
- Youth-Led Implementation Strategy.
How the Competition Will Be Implemented
The Competition is implemented jointly by IdimUwem Peace and Governance Iitiative, The Ministryof State Development, Institute for Peace and Conflict Resolution and the Nigeria Youth Parliament in partnership with a network of organizations across the country.
WHO CAN PARTICIPATE
Eligibility
18 - 35
Young women and men aged 18 to 35 years are eligible to participate.
Dialogue entries including persons over 35 will be disqualified
HOW IT WORKS
From Launch To Awards
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Launch of the Competition
The competition is formally introduced nationwide.
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Training & Capacity Building
State teams and facilitators are trained ahead of their dialogues.
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State-Level Dialogues
Youth-led dialogues are held across all 36 states. Each state submits:
- A communique of expectations from political & electoral actors
- A youth commitment for peaceful elections
- An implementation strategy
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Judging & Selection of Winners
Entries are submitted to a panel of judges. Winners are chosen based on set criteria.
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Prize-Giving Awards Ceremony
Winning states are celebrated at a national awards ceremony.
EXPECTED IMPACT
What This Competition Builds
Stronger youth capacity for dialogue and governance
A scalable model for youth-led peacebuilding and electoral interventions
Youth-driven strategies for peaceful elections
Increased democratic participation and inclusion
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