Young Jigawa residents aged 18 to 35 can apply for the Election Engagement and Observation Strengthening Training under the Zabi Sonka: Beyond the Ballot project.
TurnUp Jigawa and Startup Jigawa Digital Innovation Centre organise the programme, supported by the Nigeria Youth Futures Fund (NYFF). It targets people interested in democracy, voter education and election observation.
No previous experience is required. Women, persons with disabilities (PWDs) and residents of underserved communities are encouraged to apply.
Training will hold in Dutse, Hadejia and Gumel. Participants will learn voter education, election observation ethics, civic engagement, election monitoring and reporting, and how to combat electoral misinformation.
How to apply
Jigawa residents should complete the form at https://bit.ly/ElectionObservers2026. The flyer states that applications close on November 17, 2026.
