How Youth Can Shape an Inclusive Future | Together We Nudge Podcast | Episode 12

How can young leaders actively step into positions of power to build a more equitable and just society? True civic change requires moving past passive observation and learning how to navigate the complex intersection of governance, community development, and public policy. In this episode of the Together We Nudge Podcast, host Zuwaira sits down with Adamu Usman Garko, a prominent Nigerian youth leader, published author, and social justice advocate. Adamu serves as the Founder of the Open Knowledge Development Initiative and represents Nigeria as a delegate to the UN IOM programme on climate mobility in Africa. As a three-time Wikimedia Foundation grantee and an accomplished final-year law student at Gombe State University, he brings a powerful perspective on how the younger generation can structurally influence policy and implement sustainable programs across the continent. You will discover actionable frameworks for channeling youth advocacy into meaningful systemic reforms. We explore the strategic balance between tech literacy and grassroots governance, as well as practical methods for overcoming the historical barriers to youth inclusion. This conversation delivers a necessary masterclass on how to transform passion for civic advocacy into a lasting, scalable impact. This episode is for young changemakers, civic advocates, and future policymakers determined to shape the socio-political landscape of Africa. Connect With Our Guest Adamu Usman Garko: Instagram: @augarko Facebook: Adamu Usman Garko LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamu-usm... Follow The Hub TikTok & Instagram: @nudgehubstudio Facebook, LinkedIn, X, & YouTube: @thenudgehub Don't forget to LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE for more impactful conversations with regional innovators and leaders!