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Youth Voices in Governance and Community Leadership

Access to Information, Anti-Corruption, Civic Space, Digital Governance, Fiscal Openness, Public Participation — Social Media Chat

Nigeria — May 19, 2026 @ 4:00pm - 5:00am GMT+01:00

Abuja

Host Organization and Partners — Speak Out Africa Initiative (SOAI)

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Youth Voices in Governance and Community Leadership is an Open Government Partnership (OGP) Week event focused on amplifying youth participation in local governance, transparency, accountability, and community development. Through the LOGINaija project, Speak Out Africa Initiative has been empowering young people to engage with local government processes, advocate for open governance, and promote citizen participation at the grassroots level. The event will provide a platform for dialogue, experience sharing, and collaborative discussions on how young people can drive inclusive governance, strengthen accountability systems, and contribute meaningfully to sustainable community leadership and democratic development across Nigeria.

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