| Title: | The Role of Youths in Promoting Peace and Diplomacy In Nigeria |
| Author: | Uwandu Chiedozie Moses |
| Advisor: | Dr. Emmanuel Nweke Okafor |
| Degree: | Master of Arts Program in Peace Studies and Diplomacy |
| Major: | MAPD. (Peace Studies and Diplomacy |
| Faculty: | Graduate School |
| Academic year: | 2568 (2025) |
| Published: | นำเสนอในที่ประชุมวิชาการ (Conference) International Conference on Economics, Business and Interdisciplinary Studies (ICEBIS) 2024 Click PDF |
Abstract
In a country frequently challenged by conflict, poor governance, and socio-political unrest, the active participation of youths is essential for peace building and sustainable governance. However, they face significant challenges, including limited access to education and employment, exclusion from policymaking processes, and structural barriers rooted in sociocultural norms. This research explored the critical role of Nigerian youths in promoting peace and diplomacy, driven by the urgent need to understand how this significant demographic group can influence national stability and development. This research examined the nature and scope of youth involvement in peace efforts, identified the barriers hindering their full participation, and highlighted opportunities for their empowerment. Utilizing a mixed-methods research design, the research combined qualitative interviews and quantitative surveys to gather insights from Nigerian youths across various communities. The findings reveal that Nigerian youths are actively engaged in community mediation, interfaith dialogue, advocacy for democratic reforms, and digital peace campaigns. The research opines that for Nigeria to harness the full potential of its youth population in peace and diplomacy there must be deliberate policy actions aimed at increasing youth representation in governance, promoting capacity-building programs, and leveraging technology for peace advocacy.
Keywords: youths, peace- building, diplomacy, conflict resolution
6417802002 Uwandu Chiedozie Moses, 2568 (2025), Advisor: Dr. Emmanuel Nweke Okafor, สารนิพนธ์ (Independent Study), The Role of Youths in Promoting Peace and Diplomacy In Nigeria, นำเสนอในที่ประชุมวิชาการ (Conference): International Conference in Economics, Business and Interdisciplinary Studies (ICEBIS) 2024, ปริญญาโท (Master’s Degree), บัณฑิตวิทยาลัย (Graduate School), ศิลปศาสตรมหาบัณฑิต สาขาวิชาสันติภาพศึกษาและการฑูต (หลักสูตรนานาชาติ) Master of Arts Program in Peace Studies and Diplomacy, ศศ.ม. (สันติภาพศึกษาและการฑูต) – MAPD. (Peace Studies and Diplomacy, Siam University, Bangkok, Thailand – มหาวิทยาลัยสยาม กรุงเทพมหานคร ประเทศไทย
