OMYV is a programme sponsored by @fes_nigeria to develop young, motivated and proactive Nigerians that are advocating for social justice and good governance.
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Apr 27
Nelson Mandela once said "Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world." And we couldn’t agree more.
Join us in welcoming the 9th cohort of the Open Minds Young Voices youth Activist program 🥳🥳🥂
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OMYV Cohort 9 explored gender equality with Professor Adaora Oti, challenging misconceptions and advancing understanding of feminism and gender mainstreaming, while celebrating Oguche Gabriel Onuche’s advocacy-driven writing achievement.
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Jun 16
June 12 has come and gone, but the fight for democracy remains deeply rooted in our hearts.
Join us in a discussion with our inspiring speakers @GodsonK_ @c_deek @SosureIsrael and Temiloluwa Oyeniyi of @ominirahq
Meeting link
us02web.zoom.us/j/8131446384…
#democracy #2027election
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Jun 16
The FES-OMYV Network Project Team continued its Community Awareness and Voter’s Registration Drive with an outreach at Kuje Community,strengthening conversations around active citizenship and democratic participation ahead of the 2027 general elections.
#omyvnetwork #2027election
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Jun 12
On this Democracy Day, we reaffirm our commitment to active citizenship, inclusive governance, and meaningful youth participation. Together, let's continue building the Nigeria we aspire to see. 🇳🇬
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The OMYV Alumni Network joined young people, youth-led organizations, and decision-makers at the Youth Friendly Standards Demo Day through the @aueuyouthvoices to explore practical ways of strengthening organizational and institutional youth inclusion.
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The OMYV Network honored the invitation of @hopebehindbar to the commissioning of the renovated NOUN and NABTEB Study Centre Keffi, With new learning facilities and support. The initiative will positively impact over 300 inmates through education,rehabilitation,and reintegration.
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Our Fellows-in-training took a quick break from class to test their transfer of communication skills with the ultimate Whispering Challenge! 👌🏾
What do we think? Was the message fairly distorted or not?
Let us know in the comments 👇🏾
#whisperingchallenge #omyv
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Effective communication goes beyond simply sharing information it is about creating shared understanding and meaning.
In this session, Cohort members explored the principles of effective communication and understanding.
#communicationindevelopment
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May 28
Join our Network women’s hub this Friday at 7pm In a honest conversation on and around female leadership. Link is below 👇🏾
Join Zoom Meeting
us02web.zoom.us/j/8533763346…
Meeting ID: 853 3763 3466
Passcode: 163834
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May 18
As part of the ongoing training sessions for Cohort 9 members, the last class focused on Leadership, facilitated by the highly experienced Professor Agatha O.
The session challenged common perceptions of leadership and explored practical approaches to leading effectively.
#omyv
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May 16
The OMYV Network commemorated the 2026 International Day of the Boy Child with 70 in-school boys in response to the growing behavioral and societal concerns about the boy child.
We experienced such insightful interactions with the boys.
#boychildday #boyslivesmatter
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May 14
Our fellows-in-training are diving straight into it! Sharing their thoughts on what leadership means to them!
Their responses are truly inspiring ✨
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May 11
Our second Community Awareness and Voters Registration Drive at Karonmajigi Community encouraged conversations on civic participation, accountability, and active citizenship ahead of the 2027 elections.
Community engagement remains vital to strengthening democracy.
#FESOMYV
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May 11
“Group Facilitation as a Tool for Development” with @aderonkeige
One key takeaway: a facilitator may not always be a subject matter expert, but must be a process expert.
The session was engaging & truly reflective of young voices being heard
#FESOMYV #YouthLeadership
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“Home is about the people not the building”
We welcomed our current cohort the OMYV style at their opening session last month. The warmth was definitely palpable 🫶🏾
#omyv #youngactivists
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From strategy planning to execution.✅
We are actively executing outlined activities from our strategy meeting from the start of 2026 💪🏾
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The ‘Beyond aid and fear’ Research Analysis presentation by Churchill Otieno and @aderonkeige published by @fes_nigeria
This research examines Africa’s development trajectory within a rapidly changing global order.
This powered youths inclusion in shaping Africa’s future.
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In a bid to improve election participation and voters education which is a core value we uphold as a network, We flagged off our first community awareness and voters registration drive in Kurudu FCT. Thereby Sensitizing 70 young participants in the community.
#civicrights #omyv
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“Taxation, The Rule of Law and Accountability in Nigeria’s Pirate system.”
This dialogue held earlier in the year was centered on the core of Nigeria’s economic Development especially in establishing public trust.
#newtaxlaw
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“A few people in the right palace at the right time can change the course of history”
As the members of the 9th Cohort of FES @fesnigeriaofficial Open Minds Young Voices convened for their opening session, these words of Barrack Obama came to mind.
Welcome on board guyss! 👏🏾🥳
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