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Objectives:To articulate the political and socio-economic interests of youngpeople in a concise advocacy and monitoring document that setsthe benchmark for youth engagement in politics;To provide easy access for young people to participate in electoralpolitics;To facilitate the creation or strengthening of platforms for youthparticipation in politics and decision-making at local, state, zonaland national level of governance;To promote political party development and deepen electoralprocesses in Nigeria;7
JustificationNigeria burgeoning youth population provide a huge social, economic and political capitalstrequired to drive socio-political and economic development. On the 31 October 2011, the worldpopulation hit 7 billion and Nigeria's population increased to 167 Million (National PopulationCommission). With over 60% of the country voting population dominated by young eligible6voters , it is critical to give them their rightful place in the political space.One of the cardinal significance of democracy is the right of citizens to freely express themselvesand get involved in the democratic process with a view to shaping how their society is governed.It is trite knowledge that civic participation is essential for the survival of democracy in any climeand Nigeria is not an exception. Therefore young people should be given the space andopportunity to participate freely in electoral politics.In an attempt to guarantee proper management of elections in Nigeria, the Electoral Act has beenamended at different times. However, little attention is paid to how the electoral law makesparticipation and inclusivity a priority. Youth participation in democratic processes providesyoung people with a unique opportunity to canvass recommendations that addresses thepolitical and socio-economic concerns of Nigerian youth. There is no better expression ofdemocracy than for all citizens to be able to participate and express themselves on how they wantto be governed. Where legal frameworks and laws inhibit the participation of any group ofpersons, it is pertinent that such laws be amended to safeguard and guarantee citizensparticipation.6Ibid8
Page 1 and 2: Vote for theYouthGovernmentPolicy
Page 4 and 5: AcknowledgementsWe, the youth repre
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Page 10 and 11: Many observers contend that increas
Page 12 and 13: Twenty two youth leaders drawn from
Page 14 and 15: ISSUE:Youth Legal Framework1Based o
Page 16 and 17: 2.1.2 Voting Rights for Election Da
Page 18 and 19: 2.3 There should be 30% representat
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Page 22 and 23: Political Party Structure andAdmini
Page 24 and 25: Nigerian Youth Inter- Party &Civil
Page 26 and 27: Democratic Standards For ElectionMa
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Page 30 and 31: This is consonance with the recomme
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