Put a finger down if you’ve said, “God abeg”, “What kind of country is this?” or “I heard the national grid has fallen” again in the last 100 days. Put down another finger if you don’t have ₦50 million to japa in 2025. If you have two fingers raised, we can both agree on two things — you are tired of Nigeria’s current state and don’t have enough money to leave the country. If we’re stuck here for now, we have no choice but to fix the country. So enough of the rants and cho cho cho, it’s time to show workings — walk with us, and we’ll show you how.
What can I do about the current state of Nigeria?
Your name doesn’t necessarily need to start with a T and end with a U before you can fix some of Nigeria’s mess. Zikoko Citizen has been brooding over this million-dollar question since 2020, and we finally have an answer—Citizen Townhall!
The Citizen Townhall is a free hybrid event where young people, industry experts, and changemakers will come together to discuss strategies for youth inclusion in Nigerian politics and governance. It’s happening at the Centenary Hall, Ibeto Hotels, Apo, Abuja, on Tuesday, February 25, 2025, but you can join from anywhere in the world and give your hottest takes.
If you don’t know the first thing about policymaking and lobbying, Citizen Townhall is the perfect place to start. If you’re thinking it’ll be boring, dead that idea now because it won’t. We won’t just be yapping; we’ll be ideating, throwing hot takes, coming up with solutions and networking with smart people.
Who should attend the event?
The Citizen Townhall is designed for young Nigerians, Media practitioners and journalists Students and researchers Advocacy groups, and more.
How do I register for the Citizen Townhall event?
We’ve made the registration process simpler than ABC. Click here
Is there a registration deadline?
Yes, registration will close a few days before the event. We encourage you to sign up early, as spaces are limited.
Is there a registration fee?
No, attendance for The Citizen Townhall is completely free. However, pre-registration is required for both in-person and virtual participation.
How do I access the event virtually?
A streaming link will be shared via email with registered virtual attendees a few days before the event.
Who do I contact for more information?
For any inquiries, please contact us at zikoko@bigcabal.com or follow us on social media for updates.
What else do I need to know about the Citizen Townhall event?
The event will feature a keynote speech from one of the smartest people you might ever meet and three panels, each featuring a group of young people doing pretty amazing stuff.
We sprinkled in a tea break for a little razzle dazzle and a networking session where you could interact with the interesting people at the event.
Here’s where it gets even more fun– the launch of the Citizen Report. This is a data-driven report, specifically made to get a better understanding of how young people feel about the things that shape their future. The current one focuses on Misinformation, Disinformation, AI and its impact on your privacy and wellbeing.
The report will show you how misinformation has shaped the way young Nigerians see and engage with the government, how it has contributed to division and bigotry among them, how social engineering affects young people’s privacies and a bunch of other interesting things.We have started unveiling our speakers and panellists and will continue till the day of the event. Follow us on social media (@ZikokoCitizen), turn on notifications, be the first to find out and join us on our countdown!
