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Democracy To Meritocracy: Why Engagement Matters in Nation Building

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In a time when Nigeria’s politics is often reduced to rivalry, PVC-Naija believes engagement must return as the highest value of democracy. Our nation cannot be built by shouting across divides, but by speaking across them.

That is why, at A Nite 4 Naija 2025, we are inviting multiple keynote speakers — from the APC, PDP, and ADC — not to compete for applause, but to contribute to a plural dialogue on governance beyond partisan boundaries.

Democracy Through Dialogue

Each party leader will address the same national theme — “Scaling Democracy into Meritocracy” — from their own perspective.
This is not politics as usual; it is democracy in action.

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When diverse political voices share the same stage, the message is clear:

“Nigeria can disagree without being disunited.”

That is the ethical foundation of engagement. It transforms contention into conversation and rivalry into reform.

Our Purpose and Process

PVC-Naija’s mission is to rethink Nigeria, reinvent politics, remodel leadership, and redefine governance.

We develop projects as products — initiatives that citizens can buy into, participate in, and help shape — because nation building begins with citizen belief.

Through platforms like A Nite 4 Naija and the Governance Impact Assessment (GIA), we promote civic education and leadership accountability.

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Every initiative is designed to build Nigeria through peaceful, purposeful engagement.

Structured for Impact

Our multi-keynote dialogue is designed for professionalism, clarity, and respect for time:

Opening Keynote (15 mins): Setting the context and tone.

Respondent Keynote (15 mins): Offering a constructive counter-view.

Consensus Keynote (15 mins): Bridging both perspectives toward national renewal.

This 45-minute plenary becomes not a drag of speeches but a national dialogue session — a mirror of the Nigeria we dream of: inclusive, listening, and progressive.

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The Call to Action

As a civic platform, PVC-Naija does not take sides — we build bridges.

Our goal is simple: to get Nigerians to buy into the possibility of a better and greater Nigeria, through engagement, enlightenment, and empowerment.

Because when citizens engage, democracy grows. And when democracy matures, Nigeria will rise.

PVC-Naija

Engagement. Recognition. Reform. For a New Nigeria of credible, responsible, and responsive leadership.

Find attached page 23 of the Punch newspaper of today, (Thursday, 23rd October 2025) for details of the award session:

Citizen Bolaji O. Akinyemi, BoT Chairman.

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