Those who can bring about freedom where it is absent and justice where it is denied are chiefly young people. . Often times the youth force retreat to dormancy and apathy for lack of perspective and coordination. In this frustration the youth force is hijacked and brought into conflict by belligerent, insurgent and other terrorist war lords either to resist possible democratic transition or to meet their deadly goals. Youth plays central roles, as fighters or victims. Civil conflicts could be reduced in many places if sufficient attention and resources are deployed to provide coordination, leadership and perspective to youths. Youths are valuable tools to safeguard against violation of basic human rights and government excesses if youths could take up their responsibilities and play their role as political actors during and after the transition process of their infant democracies.

Positive Nigerians Yahoo Group is open to all young Nigerians home and abroad who believe in the success of our infant democracy. Young Nigerians who sees Leadership as an opportunity to serve and not to be served; who believe in the success of the Nigeria Project. All group members around the world are expected to organize a monthly Leadership development Programme under the tag" Leadership Values for Positive Citizens" targeting the new cadre of Nigerian Leaders who are catalysts for positive Change.

Objectives
„Ï To build the capacity of youths for active and meaningful participation in national development
„Ï To help youths develop plans for action in their local communities
„Ï To develop in the youth the core values needed for good leadership
„Ï To promote gender equity, youths-youths and youths-adults partnership for national development
„Ï To inculcate in the youths the virtue of patriotism, good governance and democracy
„Ï To identify motivational tools for an effective leadership delivery

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