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DO YOU HAVE YOUR VOTERS CARD?

The upcoming general elections in Nigeria in 2023 might be remembered as the most thrilling one since the nation’s fourth democratic transition in 1999 especially for the Nigerian Youths. For a number of reasons, set against the backdrop of one of Nigeria’s most difficult economic realities, a polarizing national politics, chronic and escalating insecurity, pervasive corruption, and a general sense of unhappiness among Nigerians, one would not be considered hasty to draw the conclusion that 2023 represents, possibly, the most crucial election year in Nigeria—a make-or-break season. Looking at youth representation in leadership roles, it paints a completely different picture.