Policy Challenge 2025 for Young Nigerians (₦2,000,000 Grand Prize)

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Applications are open for Policy Challenge 2025. Do you have a bold idea that can foster national unity and strengthen social cohesion in Nigeria? The 2025 Policy Challenge invites the brightest young minds to propose innovative, practical policy reforms that can help bridge divides and build a stronger, more united nation.

Nigeria stands at a defining moment in its pursuit of unity, stability, and progress. Our diverse cultures and identities are our strength, yet persistent social divides, governance inefficiencies, and political fragmentation continue to threaten national cohesion.

The 2025 Policy Challenge seeks bold, innovative, and practical policy reforms that can strengthen social cohesion and foster a more unified Nigeria. The Policy Challenge is a national competition designed to empower Nigerian undergraduates to propose innovative, research-backed policy solutions for governance reforms.

This competition is more than just an intellectual exercise—it is an opportunity to drive meaningful change. The Future Pathways Development Initiative (FPDI) invites Nigeria’s brightest young minds to propose well-researched, actionable policy solutions that address governance and social unity.

Policy Challenge Benefits

₦2,000,000 Grand Prize
Exclusive Mentorship from Policy Experts
National Recognition & Publication
A Chance to Present at the Abuja Policy Conference
Earn the title of Nigeria’s Policy Youth Ambassador

Policy Challenge Prizes

1st Place: ₦2,000,000 + 3-month paid internship
2nd Place: ₦1,000,000
3rd Place: ₦750,000

Eligibility Criteria for Policy Challenge

Open to: Undergraduate students currently enrolled (full-time or part-time) in a Nigerian tertiary institution during the 2024/2025 academic year.
Age Requirement: Must be at least 18 years old by August 2025.
Team Structure: Minimum of 2 members, maximum of 4 per team.
All team members must be from the same tertiary institution.
Finalist Commitment: All team members must be available to attend the Policy Conference in Abuja on August 12, 2025 if selected.

Judging Criteria

Feasibility – Can your ideas be realistically implemented?
Innovation – Are your solutions bold and groundbreaking?
Impact – Will your policy reforms enhance social cohesion and national unity?
Evidence-Based Arguments – Are your recommendations backed by research and data?
This is your chance to be part of Nigeria’s policy future. Don’t just watch—be a changemaker!