Our vision is a generation of young people enjoying improved quality of life and playing active roles in Nigeria’s development. #HerVoiceMatters
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Onelife Initiative retweeted
At Malala Fund, we work to secure stronger education budgets and make sure girls have a say in how that money is spent.
In Bauchi state, Nigeria, 17-year-old Sharon got to have her say. At a workshop organised by @YoungLeadersN, with support from Malala Fund, Sharon sat alongside government officials and education leaders to share what girls actually need from education budgets.
And she's proud to know those leaders took her ideas seriously.
Girls like Sharon aren't waiting to be heard. They're already helping shape decisions about their education. 💚
Onelife Initiative retweeted
Economists have a term for things that can make or break a country’s economy: macrocritical. It’s applied to food costs, oil prices and exchange rates — but rarely to education.
Across 113 countries, governments now spend more on debt than on educating their children. Our new brief makes the case that education — girls' education above all — is macrocritical and details how policymakers can better protect it from the debt squeeze.
Read the brief: mala.la/macrocritical
"Don't give me a mic and tell me what to say and what not to say. That is no longer my voice...."
"Give me a space so I can be what I ought to be. "
#GirlsRights #IDGC #EarlyMarriage #Education
Girl champions from Kano, Kaduna and Adamawa sharing thoughts in rich spoken words form with the audience.
"Books in her bag and the bag on our back; not babies in her back"
#IDGC2026 #SpokenWords #Girls #ChildNotBride #SSCE
"Before you call me a child, call me a dreamer. I am a girl. I am a child and I have dreams."
#IDGC2026 #EndChildMarriage #KanoLaunch
Girls taking the centre stage and asking for the right to lead.
"I have a future"
"Sometimes before my future is here, someone has made the decision"
"If I am old enough to carry a baby, then I am old enough to carry a book"
"Invest in us.," #IDGC2026
Happening now.
International Day of the Grl Child 2026 and the Official Launch of the National Strategy and Costed Action Plan on Ending Child Marriage in Nigeria.
#IDGC2026 #SSCE #EndChildMarriage #GirlsNotBride #Girls #GirlsRight – at Kano, Nigeria
We are excited to be part of this achievement. This is what it looks like when states start walking the talk. We hope to see the implementation of the strategies recommended in this document. #EndChildMarriage
Onelife is presently in Kano at the official Regional Launch of the National Strategy and costed action plan on ending marriage in Nigeria. #endchildmarriage
Mrs B. T Oyinloye the permanent secretary, Oyo state ministry of Education giving the keynote speech from the Hon. Commissioner, Ministry of science and technology, Oyo state
#OyoESP #Oyo #Onelifeinitiative
The document has been launched. !!! Now comes the work.
Between 2026 and 2030, attention will turn to how the priorities,targets and commitments of the Oyo state ESP translate into changes across the education system
#OyoESP #Oyo #Onelifeinitiative
Onelife Initiative Executive Director Mr Sola Fagorusi giving an overview of the ESP
#OyoEsp #Oyo #Onelifeinitiative
Among the notable personnels that gave the goodwill messages for the ongoing Oyo state ESP launch are
Representative from the ministry of budget and planning
Executive Director of youthhub Africa representating Malala funds
Representative from ministry of women affairs
#OyoESP
Director of planning research and statistics giving the Education Sector Plan Overview
#OyoESP #Oyo #Onelifeinitiative
And we are underway!
The launch of the Oyo state ESP (2026-2030) has officially commenced here at Ibadan business school
Stay with us as we share highlight on the highlight and the key conversations from the event
#OyoEsp #OyoEducation #Onelifeinitiative
Onelife Initiative retweeted
Young people are often invited to conferences, summits, and leadership forums, but are they being prepared to lead or simply encouraged to participate?
According to the National Population Commission, supported by the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), more than 70 percent of Nigeria's population is under the age of 30. Yet many young people remain excluded from leadership and public decision-making.
While the Government has introduced programmes such as the Nigerian Youth Investment Fund (NYIF) and youth digital skills initiatives to promote entrepreneurship, skills development, and leadership, the question remains: Are these opportunities translating into meaningful participation and influence?
Leadership is more than attending a forum or completing a training. It is about having the confidence, skills, platforms, and opportunities to influence decisions, solve community problems, and hold institutions accountable.
As Civic Wire marks #InternationalYouthDay2026, we look beyond participation to ask what it truly takes to move young people from the audience to the decision-making table equipped to strengthen Nigeria's democracy and shape a more inclusive future that advances the Sustainable Development Goals.
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This is 𝗖𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗰 𝗪𝗶𝗿𝗲... Creating an enabling environment... Protecting the Civic Space
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Onelife Initiative retweeted
Consortium partners came together this week for the #SSCE Quarterly Consortium Meeting to review Q2 progress, share lessons, and align on priorities for Q3.
Together, we’re strengthening efforts to #EndChildMarriage and protect girls’ rights.
#GirlsRights
