Proactive Gender Initiatives

08/05/2026

Did you know that every Nigerian citizen has important civic rights and responsibilities? 🇳🇬

Understanding your role as an active citizen is key to strengthening democracy, promoting accountability, and driving positive change in your community.

Our Youth Manual on Civic Action and Election Observation provides a clear and practical guide to civic rights, responsibilities, and youth participation in democratic processes.

Read more on Page 9 of the manual here:
https://progender.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Youth-CIVIC_072623.pdf Youth Manual on Civic Action and Election Observation

06/05/2026

01/05/2026

20/04/2026

NATIONWIDE DISPLAY OF PRELIMINARY REGISTER OF VOTERS FOR CLAIMS AND OBJECTIONS IS ONGOING!

If you have recently registered to vote, transferred your registration, or updated your personal information, you are advised to verify that your details are accurately captured on the Preliminary Register of Voters.

Visit your local office to file a claim if:

1. Your name does not appear on the register.
2. Your names or personal details are misspelled.
3. Your information is incomplete or inaccurate.

You may file a formal objection if you identify any individual on the register who is:

1. Under the age of 18.
2. A non-citizen of Nigeria.
3. Not a resident within the specific registration area.
4. Deceased.
5. Legally incapacitated.

Date: 20th April – 26th April 2026
Time: 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM daily
Location: All INEC Local Government Area (LGA) offices nationwide.

Verifying the register is a critical step in ensuring the integrity of the electoral process. Please ensure you visit the designated INEC office in your LGA within the specified timeframe to confirm your eligibility.

20/04/2026

OWERRI REGIONAL WORKSHOP HIGHLIGHT ON ACTIVE CITIZENSHIP FOR YOUNG PERSONS

At the Owerri Regional Workshop held at Federal Polytechnic Nekede , PGI brought together passionate young people to learn, engage, and lead. From powerful insights on youth participation in nation-building to practical sessions on civic action and election observation, this experience was all about equipping the next generation with the knowledge and tools to drive change.

Proactive Gender Initiatives (PGI), we Empower young voices. Strengthening democracy.

20/04/2026

Video highlights from Safe Space for Women and Girls Training in Leadership Development✨

20/04/2026

𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐚𝐟𝐞 𝐒𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐆𝐢𝐫𝐥𝐬 𝐋𝐚𝐰 𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐜 𝐎𝐮𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡

Smiles, confidence, and renewed hope filled the atmosphere as participants actively engaged during the Safe Spaces for Women and Girls Law Clinic Outreach in Bmuko Community, successfully organized by Proactive Gender Initiative (PGI) sponsored by the Nigerian Women Trust Fund

20/04/2026

Video highlights from Safe Space for Women and Girls Training in Leadership Development✨

20/04/2026

Video highlights from Safe Spaces for Women and Girls Training in Leadership Development

17/04/2026

Certificates of Participation were presented to each participant at the end of the Lagos Regional Workshop on Active Civic Citizenship Training for Young Persons held at the University of Lagos, in recognition of their active engagement, participation, and commitment to promoting civic responsibility and democratic participation in Nigeria.

The workshop, which trained students on civic action and election observation, provided participants with practical knowledge on election observation, risk awareness, reporting processes, and strategies for youth-led civic engagement.

The workshop was organized by Proactive Gender Initiatives (PGI) with support from the Nigeria Civil Society Situation Room and the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO), reinforcing efforts to empower young people with the knowledge and tools needed for active citizenship.