True G.O.O.D: So fly around the web

   It’s being an interesting month in Nigeria.  I read about different campaigns going on around the country almost every day.  Today’s True G.O.O.D is on the different websites and pages that I found this month.  Even though all these websites and pages have different administrators they all have something in common. They are creating awareness and getting youth home and abroad to get involved in the political atmosphere of our country. This I find absolutely great.  It has become obvious that the next election in Nigeria is about the youth. We make up 70% of the population.  We can achieve anything with the power of our thumbs. It is time we claimed charge of our destinies.  Every one of these sites is dope and on point. Without any further ado here are my picks in no particular preference:

Vote or Quench

   Vote or Quench is simply brilliant. This website was founded in 2010. It is managed by 4 like minded individuals who apparently haven’t being in the same place at the same time together.  The main objective of the Vote or Quench initiative is to have grassroots campaigns to empower, engage and involve Nigerian youth - at home and in the Diaspora –in the political process.   The founder  Nosarieme Garrick  wrote an open letter to the leaders of Nigeria on the CNN  program Amanpour. She is in the US but express her wish to return to a peaceful and safer Nigeria.  She has a great passion for a better Nigeria.   Not everyone can vote but we can always spread the word.  Are you going to Vote or Quench?

http://www.voteorquench.org/

Sleeves Up!

This website is about the saying do more talk less.  Sleeves up is a non-governmental, non-profit and non-partisan organization that presents a platform young Nigerians home and in Diaspora to get involved.  They are committed to making CHANGES driven by the simple notion that the youth ( 70% of the population) have the capacity to affect the state of affairs in Nigeria, if they stop TALKING and start DOING. Just as the name implies Sleeves Up! advocates for a more active role by the youth. Let us roll up our sleeves and win the future for and by ourselves!

 http://www.sleevesup.org/about-us.html

Enough is Enough

Enough is Enough  is an alliance of individuals and youth organizations around the globe committed to establishing  a culture of good governance and public accountability in Nigeria through advocacy, peaceful activism and the mobilization of the youth population .  Enough is Enough is focused on Nigerians that are between the ages of 18 and 35. There message is: Register, Select, Vote and Protect (R.S.V.P). The alliance has a vision that by 2015 10 million young Nigeria would be actively involved in the electoral process.

http://www.eienigeria.org/about-eienigeria

What About Us?

   There  is no doubt that Nigerian youth rock and since we  make up 70% of the population a coalition of various Nigerian Youth empowerment groups have come together to call for the first ever youth-focused Presidential Debate. The organizations are based in Nigeria and the Diaspora and represent a wide range of interests.  "What about us ?" as scheduled a debate for March 25 2011. This debate would be between Mallam  Nuhu Ribadu (ACN), Bashorun Dele Momodu (NCP), Pat Utomi (SDMP) and Chris Okotie (FDP). The President and candidate of the PDP as not made any comment about participating likewise Gen. Buhari. If the men need our vote, we need to be engaged in their plan for a better Nigeria. The debate is to be hosted by prominent writer  Chimamanda Adichie and Ebuka Ibe.
http://whataboutusnigeria.org/

Please spread the message. Say no to clueless politicians. Take time to check the sites out.  The future begins now with the youth of Nigeria.