Background Information/Statement of Problem
Abject poverty, corruption, devaluation of the Naira, dictatorship, dilapidation of
infrastructure, hunger, military rule, political and economic instability; stripped rights of
freedom. The lives of average Nigerians enveloped with hardships due to no fault of their own
but due to the circumstances in Nigeria. Over the years Nigeria's situation has worsened
leading to the exodus of numerous Nigerians to other nations. At this point of time Nigeria
is at a crossroad - the crossroad of a better future; the crossroad of political, economic and
social stability; the crossroad of growth and change. She can either get better or worse -
that choice lies in the hands of her youth.
The Alliance wants to address the Nigerian problem politically, economically and socially.
Taking a look at other Nigerian organizations, most of them are geared toward cultural
awareness or concerned about promoting their own individual ethnic groups. Some other groups
are geared toward dialogue - dialogue about the problems in Nigeria and plausible solutions.
The Alliance differs from them because first and foremost it wants to comprise of all
Nigerians - representative of the plurality that exists there within, to advocate for the
success of Nigeria as a whole, not catering to specific ethnic groups. It is concerned with
the overall future of Nigeria and wants to move beyond just dialogue (which is necessary),
supplying actions to words; bringing peoples words, ideas, plans to life to benefit the future
of Nigeria. The Alliance is focused toward uniting Nigerian youths toward the above-mentioned
ideals.
History has shown, that it has been youth organization such as this that has affected and
molded the future of a people. The several youth organization in South Africa were the
conscience of their government during Apartheid, they were so great a force that their
government went to great lengths to tear apart, silence and abolish these organizations.
It was the SCLC (Southern Christian Leadership Conference) of Martin Luther King that played
an active role in initiating the civil rights movement. All these changes occurred due to the
youths who were dissatisfied with the current situation of their country/people and did
something about it. They had a vision. That is why this organization is needed, to be a
vehicle with which Nigerian youths can foster a change in Nigeria.
Goals