The Policy Challenge is receiving submissions for bold ideas capable of fostering national unity and strengthening social cohesion in Nigeria.
If you have such an idea as a young Nigerian, then you can propose an innovative, practical policy reform that can help bridge divides and build a stronger, more united Nigeria.
Areas of focus
The challenges seeking entries for three core areas:
– Governance reforms: The aim here is ideas that strengthen institutions and agencies to promote national unity.
– Political representation: This is a fit if your idea is about fostering fair and inclusive decision-making structures.
– Public sector transformation: This focus area focuses on enhancing trust in government services.
Funding and benefits
The first-place winner gets ₦1 million and a 3-month paid internship, while the second and third winners get ₦1,000,000 and ₦750,000, respectively.
Besides funding, other benefits include exclusive mentorship from policy experts, national recognition and publication, the opportunity to present at the Abuja Policy Conference, and the chance to earn Nigeria’s Policy Youth Ambassador title.
Who can apply?
If you are an undergraduate student in any of Nigeria’s tertiary schools, you qualify to apply. But you must be at least 18 years old by August 2025.
If you are applying as a team, a minimum of 2 members is required, and the maximum is four.
But whether you are applying as an individual or as a team, you must be available to attend the Policy Conference in Abuja on August 12, 2025 .
When should you apply?
Apply before May 19
Where to apply
The Policy Challenge invites young Nigerians to propose innovative and practical policy reforms that can foster national unity and strengthen social cohesion.
Entries are being sought in three key areas: governance reforms, which aim to strengthen institutions to promote unity; political representation, focusing on inclusive decision-making structures; and public sector transformation to boost trust in government services.
Participants stand to gain significant rewards, with the first-place winner receiving ₦1 million and a 3-month paid internship, and funding prizes for the second and third places as well.
Additional benefits include mentorship from policy experts, national recognition, a chance to present at the Abuja Policy Conference, and the potential to earn the title of Nigeria’s Policy Youth Ambassador.
Eligible applicants must be undergraduate students from Nigerian tertiary institutions, aged at least 18 years by August 2025.
Applications can be submitted individually or in teams of 2 to 4 members. Applicants must be available to attend the Policy Conference in Abuja on August 12, 2025.
The application deadline is May 19, and submissions can be made through the specified online portal.
