Background Information
Young Vissioneers’ Association of Nigeria is a youth-led, youth-driven initiative founded by Mr. Ezekiel ‘Tope Oladimeji to awakening the consciousness of young people towards taking their destinies into their hands politically, economically and socially in Nigeria. Presently we have members across the 36 state including the FCT. The group was formed in 2016 and officially registered in 2017.
We are not thugs. We are responsible youths. We will not fight with the government or go against the constitution. But we will make our voices be heard in a constructive and matured way through dialogue if need be. We will not relent to making this country great again. Until we are able to achieve our aims, no going back. Agitating for the right of the youth and the masses at large is our responsibility and we will not let it go without being achieved.
Our Vision
To create a society in which an informed and active citizenry(youth) is sovereign and makes policy decisions based on the will of the majority.
Our mission
To build democracy through activism, education,empowerment and collaborations.
OUR CORE VALUES
Integrity
we have strong moral principles, honesty, moral uprightness and accuracy of one’s action.
Transparency and accountability
provides and access clear, accurate and up-to-date information.
Teamwork and Originality
we communicate freely, respect each other, develop our talents and enjoy our work!
Inclusiveness
encourage the expression of ideas and opinions, and we do not tolerate words and actions of hate and disrespect
Quality and excellence
we set and achieve high standards in everything we do!
Non-partisanship
non-support for a political party
Together We Will
Restore Nigeria.
OUR OBJECTIVES
Increase and support youth participation in political activities, governance process and sustenance of democracy.
Identify, mobilize, organize, engage and position our youth to be economically empowered..
Promote and advocate for social inclusion, social justice and peace building. and Foster linkages and partnership with key stakeholders.
BENEFITS
It Increase competencies, self-esteem, skills and knowledge.
Enhanced individual development as it provides youth with opportunities to generate real community change
It Increase status and stature in the community
It Increase self-discipline and time management.
Insight into the multiple roles of adults and broader career choices.
Meaningful youth participation can enhance a young person’s sense of connectedness, belonging and feeling of being valued, which contribute to positive mental health.
It promotes the participative culture, provoking the active and responsible implication.
It helps in making the participants to achieve a social compromiso towards the goal that they have in common.
It allows the voice of the youth to be Heard, estimulating then their ideas.
It also allows to develop new abilities and responsibilities, such as those of their own acts and decissions.
By means of the associations, the younth can make their suggestions or vindications to reach the intended audience and also collaborate in some other different realms.
It helps youth to earn more confidence and stimulates their participation in the society.
Adults learn to recognize the youth’s talent and potential.
It helps to create new opportunities of sharing experiences and knowledge.
YVAN together we will restore Nigeria.