True Federalism

At its heart federalism is a constitutional agreement that enables different communities of people, who live in different territories, to all live together in one country. This agreement recognizes that the country is better off united, while, at the same time, protecting the autonomy and rights of its diverse people.

True Federalism, especially in a large and diverse country such as ours, can improve service delivery and democratic resilience, ensure decisions are made at the most appropriate level, protect against the over-concentration of power and resources, and create more opportunities for democratic participation.

As the majority constituents of most communities, youths have a frontline role in the promotion of true federalism in Nigeria to ensure a broadened and inclusive power-sharing base, drive innovative and pragmatic approaches to policy development, wider and equitable distribution of public resources, as well as the development of local assets and resources to improve fiscal opportunities for socio-economic progress.