The Take It Back Movement (TIB) in collaboration with Amnesty International has concluded a two-day digital skills training in Abuja that activists are calling a turning point in Nigeria’s grassroots political organizing, with the movement’s digital director declaring that participants now possess the tools to both fight for justice and transform their own lives.
Comrade Damilare Adenola, Director of the Digital Department of the Take It Back Movement, described the just-concluded program for activists and students as deeply impactful—one focused on digital competencies capable of reshaping the lives of comrades while equipping them to wage struggles more efficiently.
“I’m expecting that everyone who attend should be better equip to engage only in and promote the movement and to also use the skills to improve their livelihoods,” Adenola said, underscoring a dual vision that marries political struggle with personal economic empowerment.
The training brought together young changemakers from across Nigeria, offering a platform for knowledge acquisition, idea exchange, and collective strategizing at a moment when the nation is steadily marching toward the 2027 general elections.
A major highlight of the gathering was the unanimous agreement among participants that citizens’ rights must remain non-negotiable, regardless of the country’s mounting economic and security challenges. Attendees stressed that passive observation is no longer sufficient; active civic engagement and leadership at all levels are now imperative.
Speaking after the training, Comrade Oshiokhue Phillip Ikpeminoghena, National Secretary of the African Action Congress (AAC), emphasized that the initiative extends far beyond conventional capacity building. According to him, the training positions participants for both personal growth and organizational impact—outcomes that align seamlessly with the broader vision shared by TIB and AAC, particularly in inspiring young Nigerians to assume leadership roles and actively shape the nation’s political future.
Drawing lessons from global movements, the training reinforced that transformative leadership emerges from consistency, courage, and a commitment to truth—values participants were urged to embody in their communities. Speakers noted that sustainable change can only be achieved when citizens organize from the grassroots and challenge existing systems through informed, strategic participation.
The program also served as an introduction to TIB for new participants, presenting the movement as an inclusive platform open to all Nigerians passionate about driving meaningful change.
As Nigeria grapples with deepening economic and social crises, participants left with renewed determination to remain bold, informed, and proactive. Many noted that leveraging digital skills and strategic thinking will prove crucial in building the strong structures needed to deliver effective leadership.
Organizers have reaffirmed their commitment to expanding such programs, with the goal of deepening awareness about TIB’s mission and strengthening the role of AAC as a viable political platform for advancing people-centered governance in Nigeria.
The growing synergy between TIB and AAC, the training demonstrated, is already playing a critical role in mobilizing and empowering citizens through people-centered initiatives—a template organizers believe could reshape the country’s political landscape ahead of 2027.