Youth Advocacy for Inclusion and Development
LYDEI deploys in-depth research on youth and capacity development to enable public policy advocacy.
The journey to
development begins with the youth.
The problems youth face are dire: exclusion, violence, HIV, drugs, teen pregnancy, and a lack of academic support .
Any one of these challenges could spell the end of a bright future.
Our work with young people seek solutions to these problems.
We worked in partnership with some organisations to get the Kogi State Youth Development Law passed.
Overview
Lugard Youth Development and Empowerment Initiative (LYDEI) is a youth based non-governmental organization that promotes democratic governance, youth political participation, advocacy for sustainable policy for youth development and empowerment. LYDEI is a member of the Kogi Non-Governmental Organization network (KONGONET)
LYDEI seeks to deepen democratic governance through civic engagement with young, vulnerable and marginalized people in communities. We engage state actors and non-state actors; with the overall goal of creating a society of equal opportunities for all.
LYDEI focuses on in-depth research on youth capacity development and public policy advocacy. Since its inception the organization has carved a niche for itself as one of Nigeria’s frontline youth civil society organizations in the North Central region, promoting participatory democracy through voter education, election monitoring, active civic participation and anti corruption programs. With offices spread across the nations capital (Abuja), Plateau, Niger, Benue and an operational base in Lokoja, Kogi State, we seek to drive sustainable change for the youth.
What We Do
We work towards breaking the cycle that keeps people trapped, generation after generation.
Youths in rural areas face brutal poverty and lack of opportunities .
Through several measures such as advocacy, trainings, coaching and counseling, we are bridging the gap.
YOUTH ADVOCACY
We undertake research and push for policy implementation to create an inclusive growth for the youth.
COMMUNITY SOLUTIONS
We provide communities opportunity to reach their full potential. We offer a variety of support programs for children, youth, and young adults.
COUNSELLING
Youthful years can be some of the most enjoyable, but can also be some of the most challenging periods of our journey into adulthood. We counsel youth and guide them using mentors.
SAFE SPACE
We offer a safe place wherein youths can explore the complex emotions that come with moving into adulthood.
Our Projects
Our Community Engagement and Resource Programs are driven by data. We deploy a wide variety of community stakeholder engagement and include a youth mentorship programme, which hires recent graduates to teach younger teens critical life skills , and gives mentors their first professional experience..
SKILLS
TRAINING
From 2018 till date, we have undertaken Vocational Skills Acquisition programs for 107 community members (62 females and 45 males) across Kogi State The skills are as follows; shoe cobbling, fashion design, catering, hair dressing, computer illiteracy.
ADVOCACY
Supported by ACTIONAID and other organisations, we have been advocating for the implementation of Kogi Youth Development Commission Law. We believe this law will amplify the voices of the youths and enable their active participation in the democratic value chain. We have been an active cluster member organization, benefitting from capacity building and other engagements for our stakeholders.
CIVIC ENGAGEMENTS
From 2018 till date, we have undertaken Vocational Skills Acquisition programs for 107 community members (62 females and 45 males) across Kogi State The skills are as follows; shoe cobbling, fashion design, catering, hair dressing, computer illiteracy.
Our Team
We are a young passionate team of dedicated professionals with deep experience and technical expertise to manage a multitude of tasks associated with the dynamism of youth.
Dr. Usman Zakari
Board Chairman
Okwutepa Aminu Oseni
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/FOUNDER
Bar. Aisha Abubakar
Senior Program Officer Human Right and Legislative Advocacy
Kabiru Enema Abdul
Senior program officer on Youth in Agriculture and Programs Coordinator
Shuaib Ojoma Nafisat
Procurement and logistics LEAD
Atabo Blessing
Program Officer Environment
Partners
LYDEI works in partnership with other organizations, who take what we do
seriously and through that, work with us tirelessly to make sure we impact
the community
positively.
Contact Us
Kogi Office
Suite 5, Zabham Plaza,
Along NUJ road,
Lokoja, Kogi State
admin@ydei.org.ng
+234 703 936 5129
Plateau Office
Zaria Road,
Jos,
Plateau State
jos@ydei.org.ng
+234 701 920 1535