ECN celebrates 17th cohort
The Electoral College Nigeria has celebrated the graduation of its 17th politeracy and governance 101 programme cohort.
The virtual event brought together students, alumni, mentors, and changemakers from across Africa and the diaspora, “united by a shared commitment to responsible governance and active citizenship”.
Over 1,000 registered participants from diverse backgrounds underwent the programme, which combined academic instruction with practical engagement to simplify governance concepts.
The programme’s 29-module curriculum covered foundational topics like the executive, legislature, and judiciary, as well as critical areas like governance and corruption, the electoral act, misinformation and disinformation.
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Participants also executed community-based projects across Nigeria, tackling issues such as voter apathy and civic misinformation.
Anto Lecky, media personality and good governance advocate, who delivered the keynote address, urged the graduates to rise above passivity and turn their knowledge into action.
Kunle Lawal, executive director of the college, said the organisation has a goal of building a citizen movement where political literacy becomes second nature to Nigerians and Africans at large.
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“Our goal is not just to graduate students. Our goal is to build a citizen movement, one where political literacy becomes second nature to Nigerians and Africans at large. This cohort reminds us that the dream is alive — and it’s growing,” he said.
