Nigeria Youth Futures Fund (NYFF) Advisory Board has congratulated Luminate, a CSO, for collaborating with it toward raising funding for the success empowering Nigerian youth.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
A statement by Maimuna Sani, NYFF\u2019s Head of Communications and Community Engagement, indicated that the collaboration is aimed at focusing attention on a shared commitment to empowering the Nigerian youth.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Sani added that the cooperation is to catalyse impactful transformation for the long-term developmental of the country.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
She said that the youth fund project set in motion in 2021, \u201cis a five-year initiative funded by the MacArthur Foundation and Ford Foundation, and implemented by LEAP Africa, a non-profit organisation committed to inspiring, empowering and equipping a new cadre of African leaders.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
According to her, the project is dedicated to nurturing youth leadership and activism in Nigeria by fostering outcomes-driven policy engagements and inclusive resourcing for medium and long-term national development.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
\u201cThe NYFF embodies the collective determination to invest in the potential of Nigerian youth. By facilitating policy engagements and providing a platform for their voices and ideas to thrive, NYFF continues to pave the way for a brighter and more inclusive Nigeria,\u2019\u2019 she said in the statement.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Executive Director of LEAP Africa, Kehinde Ayeni, who spoke further on the project, said: \u201cWe are thrilled to welcome Luminate Group as a funding partner for the Nigeria Youth Futures Fund.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
\u201cTheir commitment to join this fund underscores the power of collective action in engendering citizen-led participation in good governance and nation building.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
\u201cThis partnership will amplify the project\u2019s local and grassroots impact and create a lasting positive change in Nigeria at all levels.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
LEAP\u2019s Director of Programmes in Africa, Amabelle Nwakanma, said Luminate\u2019s experience in supporting social change initiatives would be invaluable to NYFF.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
She said, \u201cThis collaboration will enable us to expand our reach and engagement efforts, ensuring that youth voices not only resonate but also drive tangible changes in our nation\u2019s long-term development plans.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Luminate\u2019s contribution to NYFF funding pool is expected to enhance the fund\u2019s capacity to drive sustainable and inclusive development initiatives.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
She stated that the partnership is also expected to further advance the youth fund\u2019s outreach and engagement across its areas of coverage and ensure that the youth not only speak with one voice, but are heard and carried along in the country\u2019s long-term development plans.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Vice President Africa of Luminate, Toyin Akinniyi, said that the organisation as a supporter of efforts at creating just and fair societies, \u201cis proud to co-fund the Nigeria Youth Futures Fund alongside the Ford Foundation and MacArthur Foundation.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
\u201cThe active participation of young Africans in civic and political processes is critical to ensuring more representative and inclusive governance.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
\u201cThe Nigeria Youth Futures Fund will continue to play a huge role in facilitating young people\u2019s active participation and engagement in the development of policies and strategies that will shape Nigeria\u2019s future, and that is why we are supporting this.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Speaking earlier, Chinenye Uwanaka, the Co-chair of NYFF Advisory Board, expressed the group\u2019s happiness to have Luminate join in the project, saying: \u201ctheir vision and values strongly align with ours, and they have a history of supporting youth-led organisations.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
\u201cI really look forward to working with them to increase meaningful civic and political participation in Nigeria, and help create an environment where independent media thrives, especially in the challenging times we live in as a nation.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
The Luminate\u2019s involvement solidifies NYFF\u2019s foundation of collaboration, innovation, and resilience. Together with LEAP Africa, the MacArthur Foundation, and the Ford Foundation, Luminate becomes an integral part of this transformative journey that places the youth at the forefront of nation-building.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Source: News Agency of Nigeria<\/p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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