Open Minds Young Voices

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 🥳🥳🥂

Join the OMYV Network Women’s Hub for a conversation on Gender Justice & Mainstreaming in the Workplace with speaker Olawunmi Ifeoluwa Gbolahan and host @Gweinevera 📅 Today | 7:00 PM 🔗; us02web.zoom.us/j/8299776537… Meeting ID: 829 9776 5378 Passcode: 972860

The conversations, sensitization and community outreaches we’ve carried out from the beginning of the year led to THE YOUNG POLITICAL LEADERSHIP CO-CREATION LAB. We believe we are on the right path to changing the narrative for young leaders come 2027! LET’S MAKE A CHANGE 💪🏾

Voting is just the beginning. What if we also support young people bold enough to run? Supported by @FESNigeria, we hosted the Young Political Leadership Co-Creation Lab in Abuja to equip 2027 political aspirants. Real youth participation means having a seat at the table! ✊🏽

We can’t forget this beautiful message from our Fellows-in-training, in commemoration of the international day of the girl child. ✊🏾

Young people aren't just voters,we're stepping up to run and lead in the 2027 elections.🗳️ With support from @fes_nigeria, we present the Young Political Leadership Co-Creation Lab: a platform for young aspirants and citizens to shape the future of governance and accountability.

Our FITs exercises their German vocabulary with a few German words related to social democracy. Share the German words you know that relates to social democracy in the comments below 👇🏾

Our FITs dived deep into the roots of Social Democracy! @lennartoest unpacked its origins from 19th century Germany to post WW1, while @amadi sam connected the history to Nigeria's pre-independence roots & constitution. Learn more at omyv.org.ng #SocialDemocracy

At the Civil Society Dialogue with @TheAbujaSchool & @EUinNigeria, one message was clear: we must move past "Who is running?" and demand answers on policy, funding, and measurable results. What policy issue matters most to you ahead of 2027 👇🏾

FES OMYV Cohort 9 is a reminder that sometimes, growth begins simply with showing up, connecting, listening, and learning from one another. Different faces,stories &One shared journey. Here’s to the smiles, conversations, lessons, & connections that make this journey valuable.

History shows us that economic systems shape society. In our recent session on "Nigeria and Economic Development,"Comrade Echezona Asuzu led our Fellows through capitalism, socialism, & communism exploring how technology & organization drive real industrial revolution. #YouthLead

As young changemakers, we recognize that climate progress is development progress and a climate resilient Nigeria starts with everyone of us 💪🏾. ~ OMYV FITs’ 09

Honored to join the State of the Nigeria Youth Dialogue at @nildsnigeria From stats to strategy, the message is clear: youth must move from passive beneficiaries to active co-creators. We’ve been consulted enough now is the time for ACTION. #ActionNotWords #YouthInclusion

Calling all Abuja renters! Share your tenancy experiences in a quick 5-minute survey to help us build a more equitable rental system across the FCT. Your voice matters! Take the survey here: tinyurl.com/TenancyChargesSu… #RentalProperty #AbujaRenters #FCT

Our FITs took a deep dive into the physical basis of climate change, the carbon cycle, & what a just transition means for Nigeria. From northern desertification to Niger Delta erosion, climate progress is development progress. Learn more: omyv.org.ng #ClimateChange

Honored to join @Plan_Nigeria , @UN_Women , & the SA to the President on Youth Initiatives for #IYD2026 Young people need more than promises, we need gender-transformative, youth-centered budgets & real seats at the governance table. ✊🏽 Learn more: omyv.org.ng

MY OMYV STORY SERIES : The Journey So Far with Cohort 9 Join us as Cohort 9 Fellows share their experiences, lessons, challenges, and memorable moments since the training began. 🎙️ Host @theomoara 
📅 Wed. 26 Aug. |⏰ 7 PM WAT 🔗 teapawt.net/i/spaces/1qGoNYbEVrQKv Come hear their stories

The New Ancestors is a poem on culture written by @jibo_og , a member of OMYV Cohort 9. In this poem, Gabriel explores the idea that culture is dynamic, changes over time and we should make peace with the fact that traditional practices can become obsolete with time.

Following the last session with @guvyves, our FITs share what unity sounds like in their local languages. Across every accent and dialect, the message remains the same: “we move forward together.” What does “Unity” mean in your local language? Tell us in the comments! 👇🏾

“The process that determines who gets what, when, and how.” @guvyves’s definition of politics set the tone for an engaging session with our FITs on Religion, Culture & Politics as Unifying Factors in Nigeria’s Development. Examined stereotypes, cultural lenses, activism, and AA