Nigeria, Dec. 11 -- The 9th of December is observed as the United Nations Anti-Corruption Day, commemorating the signing of the UN Convention Against Corruption (UNCAC, 2003). Series of activities, including youth focused dialogues, are held all over the world to promote the Global Anti-Corruption Agenda. Several of such activities were held in Nigeria, demonstrating the role of the youth in fighting corruption, promoting integrity and safeguarding democracy.

I had the privilege to moderate a robust conversation of enlightened youth at a forum organised by the JuriTrust Centre for Socio-Legal Research and Document, today in Abuja, Nigeria to mark the UN Anti-Corruption Day.

I am a strong advocate for youth participation in governance, i...