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The mantra
‘Your vote counts. Get your PVC’ has circulated social media and its effects
have awoken the youths to the importance of youth participation in the
Nigeria’s 2023 election. Furthermore, the youths have taken charge of the
political narrative by educating their peers and masses about the candidates.
With the upcoming 2023 general
elections, the political contenders; especially the presidential candidates
have taken to the street to seek support for their political ambitions,
especially from the youths.
The BizWatch Nigeria online event
in its sixth edition aims to be politically inclined; this event which is
themed: “Break the
Silence: Youths Voting in the 2023 Elections” is scheduled to
hold virtually via Twitter Space on Wednesday, June 29th, 2022, at
5 pm.
“Break the Silence: Youths Voting in the 2023 Elections”, is aimed to feature and engage youths,
political-inclined orators, and masses to discuss Youth Participation and gather
awareness of the importance of ONE voice.
SPEAKERS
Aisha
Yesufu
Aisha Yesufu is an
active Nigerian citizen who demands for good governance, accountability and
transparency. She is a businesswoman who teaches financial literacy to empower
people to be financially independent and also has a voice to demand good
governance.
One of Aisha’s most
prominent participations was during the #EndSars Protest in Nigeria. Aisha
Yesufu was dubbed the statue of liberty for her role in the #EndSars protests
which aimed at ending to police brutality.
Rinu
Oduala
Rinu Oduala is the
project director of HubNGR, a Human Rights advocate, community organizer and
influencer focused primarily on issues of equity, justice, humanity, leadership
and community advancement.
Rinu has become a key
player in the movement to confront the system and structure that has led to
mass incarceration and police killings of Nigerians. Spurred by the police
brutality, Rinu has made her platform a strong voice through active in
conversations around youth involvement in political structures in Nigeria.
She is the winner of
Woman of the year, Advocacy, Her Network 2021, Woman of the year, Advocacy,
HerEconomy 2022, and one of LLA’s 2021 #100 Most Inspiring Women in Nigeria.
She has been nominated for many awards including Prize for Advocacy and
Activism, -The Future Awards Africa, 2022, NBC Washington 31 Women creating a
positive impact in Africa, etc.
Joshua
Ubeku
Joshua Ubeku is a
tender expert, football writer, Public Relations strategist, social media
manager and a human rights activist. Joshua is currently the Tender
Administrator for Colford Energy Limited. He has also contributed to some
football media houses as a writer and PR campaign strategist.
He is a strong human
activist and is passionate about making Nigeria a better country.
Moderator
– Alvin Afadama
Alvin Afadama is an
adept Public Relations professional with a significant understanding of
reputation management, brand management and client service. Currently, a Senior
Account Executive at Mediacraft Associates, Alvin has successfully managed the
Stanbic IBTC and Interswitch Group accounts.
Prior to his foray
into Public Relations, Alvin practised journalism at The Nation newspaper. He
studied Mass Communication in Federal Polytechnic, Auchi.
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