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.

Nigeria may soon expand from 36 to 42 states, but will more states deliver better governance? This article examines the latest state creation proposal, tracing the history of state formation in Nigeria and questioning whether political fragmentation addresses the country’s deeper challenges of accountability, development, and fiscal sustainability.

In this Liberty Radio 91.7 FM interview with Tunji Oyeleke, Mide Alabi discusses local government accountability in Nigeria, citizens’ legal rights under the Freedom of Information Act, and the practical tools available for challenging corruption, bureaucratic obstruction, and poor governance at the grassroots level.

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.