Youth political participation: obstacles and pathways to increased youth engagement in the Nigerian political process
This study explores the obstacles and pathways to increased youth engagement in the Nigerian political process focusing on the constraints to youth political participation and the political awareness of young Nigerians. Using semi-structured interviews, a varied sample of 30 youth (18 males and 12...
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| description | This study explores the obstacles and pathways to increased youth engagement in the Nigerian political process focusing on the constraints to youth political participation and the political awareness of young Nigerians. Using semi-structured interviews, a varied sample of 30 youth (18 males and 12 females) from various regions of the country, residing in Lagos, participated in the study. The research identifies key barriers to political participation, including socioeconomic challenges, low political awareness, political disillusionment, lack of access to political platforms, and systemic corruption. The study also uncovered pathways that could facilitate greater youth involvement, such as improved civic education, increased use of social media for political mobilization, youth-targeted policies, and mentorship opportunities within political organizations. Participants highlighted the importance of youth inclusion in decision-making processes and reforms aimed at addressing youth-specific concerns. The findings suggest that, despite the obstacles, there is significant potential for increased youth engagement in Nigerian politics if structural changes and targeted interventions are implemented. This research contributes to the discourse on youth empowerment and democratic participation in emerging democracies. |
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| spelling | upm-1185902025-08-14T00:30:41Z http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/118590/ Youth political participation: obstacles and pathways to increased youth engagement in the Nigerian political process Onyewuchi, Chinedu O. Jawan, Jayum Ahmad, Zaid This study explores the obstacles and pathways to increased youth engagement in the Nigerian political process focusing on the constraints to youth political participation and the political awareness of young Nigerians. Using semi-structured interviews, a varied sample of 30 youth (18 males and 12 females) from various regions of the country, residing in Lagos, participated in the study. The research identifies key barriers to political participation, including socioeconomic challenges, low political awareness, political disillusionment, lack of access to political platforms, and systemic corruption. The study also uncovered pathways that could facilitate greater youth involvement, such as improved civic education, increased use of social media for political mobilization, youth-targeted policies, and mentorship opportunities within political organizations. Participants highlighted the importance of youth inclusion in decision-making processes and reforms aimed at addressing youth-specific concerns. The findings suggest that, despite the obstacles, there is significant potential for increased youth engagement in Nigerian politics if structural changes and targeted interventions are implemented. This research contributes to the discourse on youth empowerment and democratic participation in emerging democracies. World Textile Information Network 2024 Article PeerReviewed text en cc_by_nc_sa_4 http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/118590/1/118590.pdf Onyewuchi, Chinedu O. and Jawan, Jayum and Ahmad, Zaid (2024) Youth political participation: obstacles and pathways to increased youth engagement in the Nigerian political process. TWIST, 19 (4). pp. 271-284. ISSN 1759-0418 https://twistjournal.net/twist/article/view/569 10.5281/twist.10049652#335 |
| spellingShingle | Onyewuchi, Chinedu O. Jawan, Jayum Ahmad, Zaid Youth political participation: obstacles and pathways to increased youth engagement in the Nigerian political process |
| title | Youth political participation: obstacles and pathways to increased youth engagement in the Nigerian political process |
| title_full | Youth political participation: obstacles and pathways to increased youth engagement in the Nigerian political process |
| title_fullStr | Youth political participation: obstacles and pathways to increased youth engagement in the Nigerian political process |
| title_full_unstemmed | Youth political participation: obstacles and pathways to increased youth engagement in the Nigerian political process |
| title_short | Youth political participation: obstacles and pathways to increased youth engagement in the Nigerian political process |
| title_sort | youth political participation: obstacles and pathways to increased youth engagement in the nigerian political process |
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