By 2030, half of Nigeria\u2019s population will be under 25 years old. The future will be in their hands, and they\u2019re already working to make it better!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Nigerian Government is now in no doubt about the kind of future young Nigerians want. Last month, ONE members presented a Youth Declaration with over 67,000 signatures to Vice President Professor Yemi Osinbajo, demanding that leaders invest in Nigeria\u2019s youth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Declaration outlines what matters most to them, with unemployment at the top of the list. This isn\u2019t surprising, since around a third of 15 to 35-year-olds can\u2019t get work or can only find low-skilled jobs. Ending corruption, improving healthcare, access to education, and investment in agriculture are also high on the list.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cOur ask is that you fulfill your promises to young Nigerians, especially on job creation because we are losing out on so many outstanding Nigerians who are emigrating. I\u2019ll be passing out of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in a few weeks and my question is, \u2018what next?\u2019 Sadly, that\u2019s the reality of millions of young Nigerians,\u201d said ONE supporter Wadi Ben-Hirki to the Vice President.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Youth Declaration was part of the #VoteYourFuture campaign. Ahead of Nigerian elections in February 2019, young people were empowered to create the future they want to see by getting to know the issues and making their votes count.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Tens of thousands of young people showed up at events and rallies. Determined ONE Champions, volunteers and a host of influential speakers took #VoteYourFuture on the road, leading panel discussions and debating policies across Nigeria.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
While some took #VoteYourFuture on the road, others went online. ONE partnered with TRACE, a Nigerian TV Channel, and Enough is Enough to produce a series of interviews with five of the Presidential Candidates who signed the Youth Declaration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Vice President Professor Yemi Osinbajo, who received the Youth Declaration on behalf of the Government of Nigeria, promised to create more opportunities for young people in the next four years. He also encouraged youth to promote national unity irrespective of political, ethnic, or religious divides. Perhaps most importantly, he asked them to keep holding their leaders accountable!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
#VoteYourFuture sent a strong message that Nigeria\u2019s youth are fed up with empty promises and are ready for bold changes. Now, they are determined to work with leaders to build a nation where everyone leads a life of dignity and opportunity. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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