Youth in Action: Shaping Nigeria’s Future With Dr Dipo Awojide
From I Am Change by I Am Change
September 3, 2025 · 26 min · Season 4 · Episode 8
About this episode
This episode discusses the critical role of Nigerian youth in shaping the country's future and the barriers they face.
In this episode, we shine a light on the role of Nigerian youth in shaping the country’s future. From grassroots initiatives to national movements, young people are stepping forward with energy and creativity. yet many still face barriers such as limited opportunities, systemic challenges, and exclusion from decision-making. We discuss what meaningful youth engagement looks like today, why participation is critical to progress, and the practical steps that can empower young Nigerians to move from the sidelines to the center of change. The conversation also highlights how social media can evolve beyond activism to drive tangible impact, how young people can balance personal career goals with civic responsibility, and what it takes to stay motivated when the challenges feel overwhelming. At its core, this episode is a call to action: for Nigerian youth to embrace their power, claim their voices, and take an active role in building the nation’s tomorrow Joining us is Dr. Dipo Awojide (Ogbeni Dipo) , a Nigerian-British strategic management scholar, human capital advocate, and entrepreneur. He is a Senior Management Consultant leading projects in the UK Defence and Security Industry…
People in this episode
Guest: Dr Dipo Awojide
Topics covered
- Nigerian youth
- social change
- civic engagement
- activism
- leadership
Keywords
- youth empowerment
- social media
- career goals
- civic responsibility
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: Youth in Action: Shaping Nigeria’s Future, B.Sc, M.Sc, Ph.D., I Am Change Podcast
Places: UK, Nigeria, Africa, Europe, North America
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