Youth, Politics and Democracy: Understanding the Cost of Political Manipulation on Today's Generation - SC WEBINAR (NOVEMBER 2026)

​What happens when young people become instruments of political ambition rather than active participants in democratic decision-making?

​Across Nigeria, young people remain central to political mobilisation, electoral campaigns and public discourse. Yet questions persist about their actual influence on governance, political manipulation and their place in shaping the country's democratic future.

​Join the Sustainable Development Conversations Initiative (SDCI) for an engaging 30-minute webinar examining the relationship between young people, political participation and democracy in Nigeria.

​Our Guest Speaker

​Muhammad Salis Gamawa
Former Bauchi State Commissioner | Youth & Governance Advocate

​Drawing from his experience in student leadership, public administration and youth advocacy, MS Gamawa will explore the challenges facing young people in Nigeria's political landscape and the importance of meaningful democratic participation.

​What We'll Discuss

• ​Youth participation versus political exploitation.

• ​The consequences of political manipulation on young Nigerians.

• ​The influence of political actors on youth engagement.

• ​Building a generation of informed, independent and responsible democratic participants.

• ​Moving from political mobilisation to meaningful representation.

​Event Details

​Date: Sunday, 1 November 2026
Time: 2:00 PM WAT
Duration: 30 Minutes
Venue: Google Meet
Participation: Free (Registration Required)

​Organised by: Sustainable Development Conversations Initiative (SDCI)

​Creating spaces for conversations that connect citizens, policy and development.