It was hugely exciting to see Christian and Muslim youth working together in a very free atmosphere during the Plateau Intra Faith Youth Debate Academy, this is the Nigeria we see. Bravo to all of you standing up for good…let this light continue to shine!
My heart goes out to all those who lost their lives and loved ones in the dastardly acts of bomb blasts in Kano on Friday. Good will always outlive evil, let all who bear the power of good continue strongly because for every relenting moment, evil takes more inch, but I promise as long as I have breath, I will fill my space with good!
There is no gainsaying that Nigeria has entered another plane in the history of its nation state process. For instance, governments deregulation policy is starting at a one swoop momentum that has seen cost of […]
If the Voice of the People is the Voice of God, then who are the people in government listening to? How come even some in government are faulting the process of Removal of Fuel Subsidy and yet the Leadership cant see that? How did Subsidy jump from about N300b to N1.3t annually? Is removal of subsidy truly the only way?
Only God knows who they listen to.
Right of Expression
Nigeria is in the news and its about the removal of fuel subsidy and citizen action. Youngstars is in solidarity with the right of citizens especially the youth to express themselves as long as the protest is in the most civil and organised manner. I just trust that both government and the Nigeria people will come out of this…[Read more]
”If the world gets to know me, it shall be by this book” Confuscian. As the year ends, when the world, your community or sphere of engagement seat down to reflect, will you be remembered for the book you wrote? Maybe you didnt know, what you did everyday with your life in 2011 was like writing a book! If that book was placed on a shelve will be…[Read more]
Great inspiration for me there!
Today is Day 2 of shooting I Voted Now Wetin (After Count) youth democracy short film featuring Ali Nuhu, Jerremiah Gyang and Lilian Esoro. Again we thank amazing partners like NDI, IRI and NED who are funding this project with support from USAID! If you voted in the last election, its time to ask the politician a simple question which is “so…[Read more]
Youth Engagement with Government
Recently i started asking myself, is there a systemic or practical program or initiative of youths engaging government in Nigeria? By engaging government i dont mean organising a workshop or paying a courtesy visit to a government agency or personal. I mean a systemic, pragmatic engagement with government on an…[Read more]
Where is our VP?
Today I experienced something amazing. We had just gone for lunch during auditioning for our next youth democracy movie After Count, the first thing i noticed in the restaurant was that it was unusually filled, then i noticed they were not eating but were all fixated at the television watching a football match. I think within…[Read more]
Good thinking!
Everyday provides us a unique opportunity to be true to ourselves, our beliefs and values, yes each and every day, have you been true to thyself?
One key ingredient i believe our democracy needs to improve is a very credible electioneering process. I see this as the foundation for good governance and development.
