PROMAD, a civic innovation organisation, says it will convene a one-day Hybrid Youth, CSO & Media Roundtable on Youth, Technology and Development in Abuja as part of the Strengthening Participation, Accountability and Transparency in States (SPATS) initiative in North Central Nigeria.
In a statement issued on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, Joseph Akujuobi, PROMAD’s Communications Officer, said the roundtable would bring together young leaders, civil society organisations, media practitioners, policymakers, students, and technology innovators to explore how youth-driven innovation and civic technology can strengthen participatory governance, promote transparency, and accelerate development outcomes across the region and the entire country.
The organisation noted that as Nigeria continues to experience rapid digital transformation, the role of young people in shaping governance, policy innovation, and civic accountability has become increasingly critical.
“The roundtable aims to create a collaborative platform where youth voices, civic innovators, media professionals, and public institutions can jointly explore practical solutions that leverage technology for participatory governance and sustainable development.”
Speaking ahead of the event, the Founder and Executive Director of PROMAD, Daisi Omokungbe, noted that empowering young people with digital tools and platforms for civic participation is essential for strengthening participatory democratic governance and accountability in Nigeria.
“Young people are not just beneficiaries of development; they are drivers of innovation and transformation. Through this roundtable, we are bringing together youth leaders, civic actors, and the media to explore how technology can strengthen participatory, transparent, accountable, and inclusive governance across North Central Nigeria.”
The hybrid roundtable will feature keynote presentations, expert panel discussions, civic technology demonstrations, and collaborative breakout sessions designed to generate innovative ideas and practical recommendations for advancing youth participation and digital innovation in governance.
Omokungbe said PROMAD will launch its new AI-powered civic tech solutions aimed at promoting participatory and data-driven governance. According to him, participants will also have the opportunity to engage with civic technology solutions developed by PROMAD that enable citizens to participate in participatory budgeting, track public projects, strengthen transparency, and promote participatory governance.
The event is expected to attract participants from youth organisations, civil society groups, media institutions, government agencies, universities, and the technology ecosystem. Plans have been put in place for physical and virtual participation options to ensure broader inclusion and engagement.
The roundtable will further provide a platform for media professionals to deepen reporting on youth-led innovation, technology for development, and civic accountability, while fostering stronger partnerships between civil society organisations, innovators, and policymakers.
PROMAD Foundation invites youth leaders, journalists, civic tech innovators, development professionals, students, and public officials to register and participate in this important dialogue on the future of youth, technology, and development in Nigeria.