{"id":161704,"date":"2019-03-13T08:28:02","date_gmt":"2019-03-13T08:28:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.one.org\/africa\/nigerias-youth-keep-up-the-pressure-for-change\/"},"modified":"2024-01-25T11:51:50","modified_gmt":"2024-01-25T11:51:50","slug":"nigerias-youth-pressure-for-change","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.one.org\/africa\/stories\/nigerias-youth-pressure-for-change\/","title":{"rendered":"Nigeria\u2019s youth keep up the pressure for change"},"content":{"rendered":"

Nigeria’s latest presidential elections are over, but for Nigeria’s youth, the real work is just starting. They are eager for change and are determined to make sure that re-elected President Buhari listens and acts on the issues that matter to them.<\/p>\n

Young voters hit the polls<\/h3>\n

In February, millions of Nigerians voted to elect a President, including many young people who went to the polls for the first time. Voters took to social media<\/a>, and many were glued to the TV watching live updates. Two weeks later, they returned to the polls and elected state and government officials.<\/p>\n

#VoteYourFuture<\/h3>\n

ONE’s #VoteYourFuture<\/a> campaign was about making sure young people understand the issues that affect Nigerians, and make their vote count.<\/p>\n

More than 85,000 people, including six presidential candidates,<\/a> have signed ONE’s  Youth Declaration  demanding that leaders invest in Nigeria’s youth.<\/p>\n

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Over 85,000 people signed ONE’s Youth Declaration.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Tens of thousands of young people showed up at events and rallies<\/a> across the country.<\/p>\n

\"#VoteYourFuture
#VoteYourFuture went on the road across Nigeria in February. Tens of thousand’s of young people made their voices heard.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Famous faces joined #VoteYourFuture.<\/a> Including media personality and host of Nigeria’s Big brother Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, actress Bisola, singer Banky W, and journalist Laila Johnson-Salami.<\/p>\n

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The #VoteYourFuture launch in Nigeria’s capital Abuja. Banky W (left), Bisola (centre) and Ebuka Obi-Uchendu (right).<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Now the results are in. Nigeria’s youth will present President Buhari with the Declaration, which lays out the issues that matter most<\/a>. He would do well to listen, because half of Nigeria’s population will be under 25 years old by 2030.<\/p>\n

Job creation tops the list of young people’s concerns – not a surprise when around a third of 15 – 35 year olds can’t get work or can only find low-skilled jobs. Other hot issues include ending corruption, improving healthcare, access to education, and investment in agriculture.<\/p>\n

Fed-up with empty promises, Nigeria’s youth are ready for bold changes. In the run-up to elections, they made their voices heard. Now, they’re determined to make sure their leaders build a Nigeria that works for every one of Nigeria’s young people.<\/p>\n

Find out more about #VoteYourFuture<\/a> and meet Nigeria’s youth claiming the future they deserve.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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