Apply: Win N1.5m in Youth Leadership Debate 2022

The Youth Leadership Debate 2022 was the newest project to be unveiled by the Nigeria Youth Futures Fund (NYFF) on Thursday. For students who are interested, an online application form for the Youth Leadership Debate 2022 is now available. See the information on eligibility, the award‘s value, the criteria, the closing date for applications, and how to apply below.

At stake in a leadership discussion throughout Nigeria’s educational institutions is up to N1.5 million.

The initiative is a part of the NYFF, a $5 million fund launched by the Ford Foundation and MacArthur Foundation with the goal of fostering and enhancing the Nigerian ecosystem for young leaders.

Youth Leadership Debate 2022: Background

The Youth Leadership Debate 2022 was the newest project to be unveiled by the Nigeria Youth Futures Fund (NYFF) on Thursday.

It stated that the purpose of the debate is to enhance the capacity of chosen young people studying at Nigerian educational institutions.

The NYFF also said that through conversations, the competition will mould the youth’s vision for Nigeria before the 2023 elections.

Through an online campaign and campus tour that will promote policy discussions, the debate will involve undergraduate university and tertiary-level students from all six geopolitical zones of Nigeria.

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Its submissions will be concentrated on issues like employment and education, media, sports, and entertainment, health, peacebuilding, and security, ICT and entrepreneurship, climate change, and the environment, as well as civic engagement.

Value Of Awards

Below are some of the cash prizes to be won.

• First position – N1,500,000 + other benefits
• Second position – N1,000,000 + other benefits
• Third position– N600,000 + other benefits

How to Register for the Youth Leadership Debate 2022

• Visit the Nigeria Youth Fund application page at https://nigeriayouthfund.org.
• To apply, follow the instructions on the webpage.
• Finally, wait for the announcement of the debate date.

Guidelines for the Youth Leadership Debate 2022 Competition

• A group of three to four students from the same tertiary institution can apply by submitting a video application that is no longer than five minutes and includes two debating any socioeconomic topic from the seven theme categories.
• The video should be posted to any social media channel, and the application form should include a link to the video.
• Each team member would need to provide proof of enrollment at the institution, such as course registration forms.
• The following themes should be emphasised in debate entries: employment and education, media, sport and entertainment, health, peacebuilding and security, ICT and entrepreneurship, climate change and environment, and civic engagement.

Application deadline for debate

The application deadline is July 18, 2022. It’s anticipated that the competition will last from July through August 2022.

Why will there be a Youth Leadership Debate 2022 Competition?

Through cutting-edge research and creative initiatives, institutions of higher learning play a pivotal role in addressing the many economic difficulties that the country faces.

Therefore, colleges should act as a focal point where young people can receive comprehensive and strong assistance, participate in intellectual discussions with national significance, and be given the tools they need to address socioeconomic problems.

Therefore, the purpose of the Youth Leadership Debates competition is to give selected young people in tertiary institutions the tools they need to be active citizens by helping them develop their capacity to critically evaluate information, advocate from a position of knowledge, and collectively shape their vision for Nigeria.

Through an online campaign and campus tour, the programme will involve students at the university and tertiary levels from all six of Nigeria’s geopolitical zones. This will encourage policy discussions about important socioeconomic issues and encourage active youth participation in electoral and decision-making processes, especially in light of the 2023 general elections.

The discussions will revolve around the topic “#TheNigeriaWeWant.”

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