KDI educates stakeholders on Nigeria’s electoral course of, tackles voter apathy amongst younger individuals
A non-governmental organisation, Kimpact Growth Initiative on Thursday known as on Nigerians, particularly younger voters to take part actively throughout elections in a bid to elect credible leaders that will engender good governance.
The group requested youths to shun voter apathy and imbibe contemporary hope for the nation’s turnaround.
The cost was given throughout the “Osun Demtalks”, a major programme organised forward of the August 8, 2026 Osun State Governorship Election.
The nicely attended occasion is aimed toward educating and empowering younger individuals on the electoral course of in Nigeria.
The occasion was held to introduce the NAIJA Election platform—Nigeria’s first AI-powered utility designed to reinforce entry to important electoral and democratic info.
Youths from totally different {groups} and associations, younger politicians, pupil union our bodies, different undergraduates from totally different tertiary establishments within the state, officers of the Unbiased Nationwide Electoral Fee, civil society organizations in addition to media practitioners have been current on the occasion held in Osogbo, capital of the state.
Talking, Resident Electoral Commissioner of INEC in Osun, Mutiu Agboke, in his goodwill speech, addressed key points surrounding the Nigerian electoral system.
Agboke counseled KDI for the initiative, praising the group’s steady efforts in encouraging younger individuals to take part in democratic processes.
He emphasised the significance of getting a reputable and inclusive election, underscoring the necessity for correct deliberations and strategic planning so as to make sure the election displays the need of the individuals.
One of many main factors raised by the REC was the problem of misinformation, a problem he stated that has, over time, contributed to voter apathy amongst Nigerians, particularly the youth.
He acknowledged that false narratives and deceptive info typically cloud the minds of voters, resulting in confusion and disengagement from the electoral course of.
Agboke due to this fact urged the members to depend on correct, verified, and credible sources, just like the NAIJA Election platform, to information their understanding and decision-making.
The REC assured Osun residents that their votes will depend throughout the forthcoming polls.
He reiterated the dedication of the INEC Osun State to make sure a clear, truthful, and inclusive election.
Based on him, “The youth’s involvement is essential for shaping Nigeria’s future, and their votes are pivotal in figuring out the result of the elections.”
The NAIJA Election platform, which was launched throughout the occasion, was praised for its potential to offer real-time, correct election-related info.
It empowers voters by providing quick access to info on candidates, polling items, voting procedures, and election outcomes. The platform additionally makes use of synthetic intelligence to fight misinformation, making it a significant instrument for youth participation within the electoral course of.
The REC urged all attendees to stay actively engaged within the election course of, stressing that their participation and votes will play an important function in shaping the way forward for Nigeria. With initiatives just like the NAIJA Election platform and the KDI’s outreach applications, it’s clear that the youth have the ability to affect change and guarantee a greater, extra inclusive democracy.
Later in his remarks, the Govt Director of Kimpact Growth Initiative, Bukola Idowu urged members to have renewed vigour for the transformation of the nation by way of credible elections and energetic participation of voters, particularly youths.
Idowu challenged youths to contribute their quota to efforts at making issues work within the nation, supporting his urge with video illustrations of how a younger boy initiated an intervention that solved an issue which left authorities officers dumfounded.