The Renewed Hope Arewa Youth Engagement Initiative has called on young people and women in Northern Nigeria to prioritize securing their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) as the nation prepares for the 2027 general elections.
Speaking on behalf of the movement, team lead Barrister Najah Umar stressed that meaningful participation in governance begins with active involvement in the electoral process. She warned that without PVCs, citizens cannot exercise their democratic rights or influence decisions that affect their future.
“The power of transformation lies in our hands, and that power is only valid when we hold our PVCs. We urge every young person and every woman in Northern Nigeria to rise up, get registered, and collect their PVCs ahead of the 2027 elections,” Barrister Umar declared.
Youth and women as agents of change
The Initiative emphasized that youth and women make up the majority of Nigeria’s population, giving them enormous potential to shape the nation’s political and socio-economic direction. Their united voices at the ballot box, it noted, could redefine governance and leadership outcomes across the region and beyond.
According to the group, ensuring that young people and women are registered and ready to vote is a decisive step toward building a stronger democracy and promoting inclusive development.
This renewed push reflects growing recognition of the role young voters and women play in demanding accountability and charting a new political culture.
Wider campaign for civic responsibility
The call forms part of a broader advocacy drive by the Renewed Hope Arewa Youth Engagement Initiative aimed at strengthening democratic participation, fostering civic responsibility, and encouraging accountability in governance.
In a statement signed by M. Saeed Kano, Director of Public Relations and Enlightenment, the Initiative reaffirmed its commitment to grassroots mobilization across all Northern states, including Abuja.
The movement said it will continue to engage communities, institutions, and stakeholders to ensure more Nigerians—especially young people and women—are ready to make their voices count in 2027.
