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Nigerian Youth Inter- Party &Civil Society Forum (NIYIPCOF)ISSUE:5Presently, there is an absence of a unified platform where youths in political parties and civilsociety interact, share ideas and information on political issues and national policies that affectthem. In view of the fact that democracy thrives on dialogue, consensus building andcollaboration, it is important to establish a collaborative platform where young politicians andtheir counterparts in civil society can interact regularly. The Nigerian Youth Inter-Party & CivilSociety Forum will provide a meeting ground for youths in political parties and civil society. Thisplatform will bridge the communication gap between youth in political parties and foster unityamongst youth in political parties and youth civil society. The NIYIPCOF will equally affordCSOs working on youth issues, democracy and development the opportunity to engage youths inpolitical parties, share information with them and build synergy needed for youth socioeconomicand political empowerment and advancement.5.1 Composition:The forum shall comprise of young people who are registered members of political partiesand registered youth civil society organizations. The forum will provide a cogent platform forengagement to increase youth political participation. Membership of the forum shall comprise young people who areregistered members of political parties or members of youth civil23