ReadyToVote is a flagship youth civic engagement initiative of ReadyToLeadAfrica (RTLA) designed to empower, educate, and mobilize young Nigerians to actively participate in the electoral process. As a response to growing youth apathy and misinformation around elections, the initiative seeks to foster a generation of informed, responsible, and engaged citizens who see voting not just as a right—but a duty to shape the future of their country.
Core Objectives of ReadyToVote:
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Voter Education: Equip young people with accurate, accessible information on voter registration, PVC collection, and the voting process.
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Civic Awareness: Promote understanding of democratic values, the importance of voting, and how governance affects everyday life.
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Youth Mobilization: Inspire mass youth turnout at elections through community outreach, digital campaigns, and peer-to-peer engagement.
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Combating Disinformation: Address myths, fears, and misinformation that discourage electoral participation among young voters.
Key Activities and Tools:
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Town Hall Events & Campus Drives: Engaging young voters across tertiary institutions and communities with live discussions, trainings, and voter clinics.
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Digital Campaigns: Utilizing social media, infographics, videos, and influencer partnerships to spread key messages and calls-to-action.
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Grassroots Mobilizers: A network of youth volunteers and local champions helping drive voter turnout at the ward and community level.
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Collaborative Engagements: Working with INEC, CSOs, media, and election partners to amplify reach and impact.
Impact Highlights:
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Reached over [insert number] young Nigerians through online and offline voter education campaigns.
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Supported PVC awareness and collection drives in multiple states.
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Partnered with youth networks to increase voter turnout in the 2023 general elections.