GO THROUGH OUR PROFILE FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT ACT. ☒ ACT Profile Advocate for Collective Transformation (ACT) is the apex National Youth Political Leadership and Development Organization which involves youths in leadership and decision- making process, aiming to influence policies and promote mechanisms that will combat poverty, disease and ignorance. The organization is a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic Youth organization which is national and special platform for the youth in Nigeria and diaspora to come together for the unity of purpose of empowering them to participate in global leadership, decision making and developmental processes and the innovation processes by networking professionals and each other to increase the realization as a generation of youth that are responsible, respective, democratic and accountable. • We are ardently concerned about the future of our own country Nigeria. • The future of this great country is determined by the actions we take now as citizens and patriots. • The future of Nigeria does not include the politicians we see today but the youth of today, children of today and yet unborn. • The quality of government policy we make today determines the beautiful or ugly pictures of our future and that of our children born and yet un-born. We have a saying “never make your rot the childs horizon”. The decisions we make today determines the take-off flight for our children, who are the determinant factors of our future. • The rot and decay in government is not a worthy heritage. It must not be passed down to the next generation. • Our values, norms and ethics should be refined so we can protect posterity which is greater than prosperity. • Our generation must show value for donation and not craving for duration. • That our gift of population should serve as blessing to our nation and not a curse. Our programs are anchored on three (3) pillars that have been established with the sole aim and purpose of achieving our vision. These pillars embody our goal and mission statements. They are: • Political Pillar – Leadership and Governance. • Economic Pillar – Public Education and Employment Creation. • Social Pillar – Social Justice. All about Us ACT is a creative force, a dynamic source of innovations with an undoubtedly, thoughtful history, collective youth participation, contribution, and even catalyzed important changes in political systems, power-sharing dynamics and economic opportunities. Youth, Governance and Participation- Major Issues We dispense resources at awakening many youth in the region to remain politically active through “ACT” instead of engaging with and in political parties. Young men and women are politically active in Nigeria (when given opportunity) but many factors had created fear, distrust, and unbelief. Most youth avoid political activity due to the standard of operation in Nigeria. Many families warn their children against political participation because our leaders in the past and few present made it look do or die affair. As a result political activism of youth is not organized according to formal groupings. Opportunities for youth to engage in governance and participate in political and decision-making processes depend largely on the political, socioeconomic, and cultural contexts where social norms in many parts of the world result in multiple forms of discrimination against young women. There is strong evidence that the participation of young people in formal, institutional political processes is relatively low when compared to older citizens across the globe. This challenges the representativeness of the political system and leads to the disenfranchisement of young people. The focus on youth according to “ACT” in terms of their engagement in the political arena is a relatively new priority but extremely timely, particularly in light of recent events and democratic transitions in Nigeria. We have come out to offer concrete interventions with total youth support. People at the age of 35 are rarely found in formal political leadership positions. In a country like Nigeria, eligibility for the national legislative assembly starts at 35 years or higher ad it is common practice to refer to politicians as “young” if they are within 35-40 years of age. Youth is not represented adequately in formal political institutions and process such as National Assembly, political parties, elections, and public administrations. The situation is even more difficult for both young women as well as women at mid-level and decision-making/leadership positions. In order to respond to the needs of young people, and to guarantee that their basic human rights are recognized and enforced, young people’s active and meaningful participation in their societies and in democratic practices and processes is of crucial importance. Meaningful youth participation and leadership require that young people-led organizations have opportunities, capacities, and benefit from an enabling environment and relevant evidence-based programmes and policies at all levels. Realizing young people’s right to participate and be included in democratic processes and practices is also vital to ensure the achievement of internationally agreed development goals and to refresh the developmental agenda. In countries emerging from conflict like Nigeria, UNDP recognizes that young people can engage in peace-building, leading non-violent revolutions, using new technologies to mobilize societies to bring about change. Young people have demonstrated the potential to build bridges across communities, working together, helping to manage conflict and promoting peace. Young people are vital stakeholders in conflict and in peace-building, and can be agents of change and provide a foundation for rebuilding lives and communities, contributing to a more just and peaceful society. What ACT stands for 1. Accountability- Responsibility of our actions that influence the lives of our Partners, Sponsors, Executives and Members. 2. Balance- Maintaining Healthy life and mental balance for Nigerian Youths. 3. Collaboration-Collaborating within and outside the Organization to give the best. 4. Commitment-Commitment to roll great Success, Service and other initiatives that impact lives both within and outside the organization. 5. Community- A sense of responsibility and contribution to society that define our existence. 6. Consistency-We are consistent in offering the best for wonderful experience. 7. Diversity- Respecting the diversity and giving the best of the composition. 8. Efficiency- Being efficient and effective in our approach to give best solution each time. 9. Empowerment- Empowering the members, officials and the Community to take initiative and give the best. 10. Fun- Having fun and celebrating small successes in our journey to achieve big. 11. Innovation- We come out with new creative ideas that have the potential to change Nigeria. 12. Integrity-We act with honesty and integrity without compromising the truth. 13. Leadership- We have the courage to lead from front and shape future. 14. Ownership- We take ownership of Nigeria and the Organization, and the success therein. 15. Passion-We Put the heart and mind in the work to get the best. 16. Quality-We give the best and unmatched results for all round satisfaction. 17. Respect- We give due respect to self and others and maintain the environment of team-work and growth. 18. Risk Taking- We encourage ourselves and the community to take risk for a bright future. 19. Safety- We ensure the safety of people and Environment, and make sure to give our members and partners a trouble-free experience. 20. Service Excellence- We believe in giving and Serving Nigeria and achieving excellence in day-to-day Our Vision Position the right leaders in government offices at all levels in Nigeria. Our Mission To influence government policies and promote mechanisms that will combat poverty, disease and ignorance in Nigeria. To create an equal, peaceful and developed nation through youth participation. To be a platform for the youth nationwide to come together for the unity of purpose of empowering them to participate in global leadership, decision making and developmental processes. To be the first political movement to empower a Youth President in Nigeria. To be the first political movement to present a Female Senate President in Nigeria. To support, encourage and actualize membership dreams and vision as agreed by the association. To be the apex youth political group in Nigeria. To make ACT a household name by having membership in every family in Nigeria. Contact National Secretariat: 7, Mungo Park Close, Asokoro, FCT Abuja. Lagos Office: Suite 12/13 Oadis Plaza, Ikosi, Ketu, Lagos. UK Office: 44, Hereford walk Basidon, SS14 3RE, United Kingdom. Tel: +234 801 658 6131, +234 802 053 8883, +44 745 926 9785 Website: act.ng email: [email protected]
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