Contribution short abstract:

The paper will bring to the workshop the following: i. The contemporary issue of youth-led movement, especially in the wake of protests against police brutality and injustice in Nigeria; ii. The importance or roles of this movement for democratic governance; iii. Challenges faced by this movement.

Contribution long abstract:

The involvement of youth-led movements in various democratic governance and support for a better, safer space across Nigeria cannot be over-emphasized. The need for a better life and the protection of the human rights of every citizen are garments in promoting good democratic governance in Nigeria. This study examines the youth-led movement and democratic governance in Nigeria. The study adopted the qualitative research method via the desk review of secondary data from academic articles, government reports, online libraries, news reports, and the Internet. What are the nexus between youth-led movement and democratic governance in Nigeria? Meanwhile, the following research questions were considered for the study; What are the contemporary implications of youth-led movement on democratic governance in Nigeria? What are the challenges of youth-led movement on democratic governance in Nigeria? The findings from the study show that youth-led movements have a proper healthy space for democratic governance even in the face of oppression. For instance, the 2020 ENDSARS movement across the country indicates the need for reform to provide a better life for all Nigerians. Although the various youth-led movements continue to face serious challenges, more needs to be done to ensure that democratic governance is sustained with a call for freedom of speech and protection of human rights in Nigeria. The study concludes that the need to empower the youth-led movement will accelerate proper political participation in local and national political affairs.