A reflection on being shortlisted for the 2025 25 Under 25 Awards under Active Citizenship & Government Engagement, and on the role of writing, civic education, and public engagement in shaping meaningful participation and policy conversations among young Nigerians.

In a conversation with Osayuwamen Saleh on Ways TV under the EiE Nigeria platform, Ayomide Alabi reflects on Nelson Mandela’s legacy and explores questions of leadership, education, accountability, civic responsibility, and the role citizens play in shaping democratic institutions.