Apply to Youth Election Engagement and Observation Strengthening Training
Youth Election Engagement and Observation Strengthening Training 2026 for Young People in Jigawa State
Organisers: Turnup Jigawa in Collaboration with Startup Jigawa
Programme: Youth Election Engagement and Observation Strengthening Training
Project: Zabi Sonka: Beyond the Ballot
Funding Support: Nigeria Youth Futures Fund (NYFF)
Location: Jigawa State, Nigeria
Training Centres: Dutse, Hadejia and Gumel
Eligible Applicants: Young People Resident in Jigawa State
Application Deadline: 20 November 2026
About the Programme
Turnup Jigawa, in collaboration with Startup Jigawa, invites applications from interested young people in Jigawa State for the Youth Election Engagement and Observation Strengthening Training.
The programme is implemented under the Zabi Sonka: Beyond the Ballot project, with support from the Nigeria Youth Futures Fund (NYFF).
The initiative aims to equip young people with practical knowledge and skills to participate actively in electoral processes, promote voter education, support credible election observation and strengthen democratic accountability ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Through interactive training sessions and practical exercises, selected participants will develop the capacity to become informed civic advocates and contribute to transparent, inclusive and peaceful electoral processes across their communities.
What Participants Will Learn
Selected participants will receive training in the following areas:
1. Voter Registration and Education
Understanding voter registration processes and developing strategies to promote informed electoral participation.
2. Election Observation
Learning the principles, standards, ethics and impartiality required for credible election observation.
3. Civic Engagement and Community Mobilisation
Developing strategies to promote active citizenship and encourage meaningful youth participation in democratic processes.
4. Election Monitoring and Reporting
Learning how to use standardised tools to document electoral activities and report observations responsibly.
5. Combating Electoral Misinformation
Developing the ability to identify misleading electoral information and promote accurate and verified information within communities.
6. Democratic Accountability
Understanding the role of citizens in promoting transparency and holding elected representatives accountable.
Eligibility Requirements
The training is open to young people who meet the following criteria:
- Must be resident in Jigawa State.
- Must have an interest in democracy and electoral participation.
- Youth leaders, community volunteers, students and civic advocates are encouraged to apply.
- Individuals interested in election observation, voter education and grassroots mobilisation are welcome.
- Must be willing to share acquired knowledge and support civic engagement activities within their communities.
Young women, persons with disabilities and young people from underserved communities are particularly encouraged to apply.
Previous experience in election observation is not required.
Training Locations
The training activities will take place across three locations in Jigawa State:
- Dutse
- Hadejia
- Gumel
Selected applicants will be informed of their assigned training location and training schedule.
Application Deadline
20 November 2026.
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How to Apply
Interested and eligible young people should complete the online application form through the link below:
Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications before the deadline.
