Adamawa Youths Encouraged to join Politics
Yiaga Africa has launched “Not Too Young To Run” Hub at Modibbo Adama University in Yola, Adamawa State, to promote democratic governance among youths. The initiative is part of the Citizens Deliver Project, which aims to encourage young people to engage in activities that foster democratic values on campus and in surrounding communities. Mrs. Anthonia […]
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Yiaga Africa has launched “Not Too Young To Run” Hub at Modibbo Adama University in Yola, Adamawa State, to promote democratic governance among youths.
The initiative is part of the Citizens Deliver Project, which aims to encourage young people to engage in activities that foster democratic values on campus and in surrounding communities.
Mrs. Anthonia Onda, Senior Programme Officer of Yiaga, stated that the hub would provide technical support and resources to carry out initiatives such as town hall meetings, radio programs, political engagement, inclusion drives, and sensitization campaigns.
She emphasized the importance of student leadership and responsibility in achieving shared goals.
The “Not Too Young To Run” Bill, signed into law in May 2018, lowered the age requirement for elective positions, creating opportunities for youth participation in governance.
Onda urged youths to view politics as a service to humanity, not a profit-driven venture.
A three-member committee was elected to register interested youths in the initiative, which aims to build leadership capacity and nurture young civic actors as agents of positive change.