On 18th January
2014, 100,000 young Nigerians from across the nation will declare their stand
for the future of their nation at the main bowl of Tafawa Balewa Square in
Lagos.
“100,000
Voices” as the event is being themed, will reach tens of thousands of attendees
and then millions of Nigerians in the country and the Diaspora through a
made-for-TV 3-hour live broadcast complete with live showings at viewing
centres across 6 geo-political zones, and online live streaming.
“We're ready to
serve, and we're ready to lead!” says Kola Oyeneyin, Entrepreneur and Founder
of Sleeves Up Nigeria, one of the organisers of the historic “100,000 Voices”
generational movement, as he announced the formal launch of the event.
“After months
of engagements around the country and meetings with young and emerging leaders,
this event will convene a dynamic group of generational stakeholders who are
well-positioned to drive sustainable positive change in Nigeria,” said Salihu
Tanko-Yakassai, a co-organiser. “It's 100,000 voices of this generation
defining the Nigeria they desire and deserve.”
He also
announced a campaign to inspire young Nigerians to record their own dreams and
aspirations for Nigeria through videos and graphics. The campaign will include
advertorials across print, electronic and new media as well as videos by
leading generational voices including Tuface, Kate Henshaw, Banky W, Sasha P,
Timi Dakolo and many more.
“It's not
enough to say 60% of Nigerians are in the under-35 demographic,” said Reginald
Bassey, one of the organisers. “It's time to show those numbers; it's time to
say exactly what those numbers are going to do. In this coalition, we have
organisations that put together West Africa's first youth-centered presidential
debate, organise Africa's foremost youth awards and lead several African youth
fora.
It's an amazing network of influence and numbers. It's time for
those numbers to begin to play an active role in policy, politics and
leadership across regional, ethnic and ideological divides. ”
The 100,000
Voices event will feature interactions and speeches from leaders in politics,
business, and the social sector as well as a “Walk of Hope” that spotlights
massive change projects and movements led by young Nigerians. It will also
issue a communiqué articulating a 30-year political, economic, social and
technological roadmap for Nigeria, as well as a post-event schedule of under-40
national dialogues.
The event
calendar, full list of Speakers, Conveners and Ambassadors will be unveiled by
the organisers later in November.
"It takes
at least a generation to move a country from Third World to First and young
leaders must be ready to make the sacrifices our nation needs. We must
move young Nigerians from mere citizens to custodians of the Nigerian state,”
said Oyeneyin. “In the words of Nelson Mandela - "Sometimes it falls upon
a generation to be great". We are determined to be that generation. We are
acting now!”
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