ngyouthagenda

1.1.1 There should be legally backed classification of youth in Nigeria to refer to persons(both male and female) between the ages of 18 and 35. Such classification could beachieved through an amendment to the Constitution or an Act of Parliament. Thisclassification is in consonance with the National Youth Policy and the AfricanYouth Charter which classifies young people as persons between the ages of 18-35.1.1.2 The age restrictions for contesting for elective posts at all levels should beremoved.1.1.3 Elected and appointive youth portfolio should be occupied by young personsbetween the ages of 18-35 with required capacity. Example of port folios include;Minister and Commissioners of youth and Special advisers on Youth.1.1.4 Political parties must ensure their Constitution and internal party instrumentsproperly classify youth as persons between the ages of 18-35.1.1.5 Political parties should use the age classification as the basis for grantingconcession to young people that aspire to serve the party or contest election on it2. Improved access to the electoral process:2.1.1 Voting Rights for Nigerians in Diaspora: The participation of citizens in thegovernance of their country is a fundamental right that should be protected andenforced. Citizens of Nigeria irrespective of location should be allowed toactively participate in the electoral process by registering and voting atelections. In other words, granting Nigerian citizens' resident abroad the rightto vote encourages participatory democracy and avails them opportunity toperform their civic duty. Section 77(2) and 117(2) of the 1999 Constitution (As amended)should be amended to grant Nigerians who are of voting age andresident abroad the right to vote in elections.14