The Udama Unity Organization

Meet our facilitator

James Okewu also know as MadJamie, is an artist, creative director, and movement builder using performance, storytelling, and experience design as tools for Social and cultural change. As the National Coordinator of the ARTvocacy Movement, he has mobilized over 3,000 young creatives across Nigeria to use art as a means of civic expression, mental health advocacy, and social transformation. He is also the leader of The Squad Movement, a growing community centered on creating safe spaces, self-improvement, collaboration, and creative expression, and co-founder of The Greatest Collective, a platform dedicated to building bold, culture-shifting creative projects, including the Capitol Film Fest in Abuja.

His work sits at the intersection of creativity, community and activism, designing immersive experiences that help young people find their voice, tell their stories, and influence society.

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On this day, 1st October 1960, Nigeria gained her independence.

Our 65 years of Independence signifies the freedom to govern ourselves, foster unity in diversity, and harness our rich cultural heritage for collective progress.

Let’s remember that true independence is not just political, but also economic and social—building a nation where every citizen thrives. Together, we continue to shape the future of Nigeria.

Did you know that 1 in 3 women in Nigeria have experienced some form of physical or sexual violence in their lifetime? And yet, many cases go unreported because silence has been normalized.

On Saturday, 30th August, Udama 4 Africa joined (DNF) and the Abuja Paralegals in Gwagwalada for a Street Bomb outreach, taking conversations on the streets, where change begins.

We spoke with everyday people, market women, bike riders, students, and fathers about:
-Harmful practices that limit women and girls
-The realities of Sexual & Gender-Based Violence (SGBV)
-Why peace and the rule of law must be everyone’s business

What we saw was clear: when communities understand the impact of silence, they begin to rise against it.

Every conversation we had on those streets is a step closer to a Nigeria where women and girls can live free from violence and fear.

How can Artificial Intelligence shape a more empowered and sustainable future for Africa’s youth?

This International Youth Day, we’re asking the big questions — and bringing together voices that matter.

Theme: Utilizing AI for Youth Empowerment and a Sustainable Future

🗓️ Tuesday, 12th August 2025
🕓 Time: 5:00 PM (WAT)
📍 Platform: Google Meet

Hosted by Udama 4 Africa, this conversation will spotlight innovative ideas and real-world insights from young changemakers across the continent.

Join us as we explore how emerging technologies can drive inclusion, opportunity, and transformation for the next generation.

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Meet Our Moderator – Ruth Enyia

Ruth Enyia is more than a stellar actor—she’s a creative mobilizer and youth advocate who blends art and advocacy to inspire change.

As Administrator of the ARTvocacy Movement in Benin City under the Street Project Foundation, she uses creative arts to drive youth engagement, social inclusion, and community development across Nigeria.

Passionate about changing narratives, Ruth is dedicated to empowering young girls to dream big and achieve even bigger.

We’re excited to have her guide today’s International Youth Day Webinar conversation.

Meet Zahra’u Rabi’u — a passionate advocate for digital empowerment and inclusive development.

From training education stakeholders in AI with UNICEF to leading sustainability projects at Ideas and Data Global Academy, her mission is bold: train 100,000 young people in AI by 2030, with at least 75% being girls.

Her work bridges technology, education, and equity.

Meet Igube Veronica Pana — a lawyer specialising in Technology Law and founder of We Ignite Lives for Greatness Nigeria Initiative (WiLG).
Her work champions digital rights, governance, and legal protections for women and children.
She also hosts The Governance Discourse podcast, sparking important conversations on governance, technology, and civic education across Africa.

Meet Samuel Folorunsho, one of our speakers

He is a civic technology expert and founder of Legis360, an AI-powered platform transforming how Nigerians engage with legislative information.

With experience in digital advocacy, governance innovation, and policy transparency, Samuel uses AI and open data to promote social change, accountability, and youth empowerment.

How can Artificial Intelligence shape a more empowered and sustainable future for Africa’s youth?

This International Youth Day, we’re asking the big questions — and bringing together voices that matter.

Theme: Utilizing AI for Youth Empowerment and a Sustainable Future

🗓️ Tuesday, 12th August 2025
🕓 Time: 4:00 PM (WAT)
📍 Platform: Google Meet

Hosted by Udama 4 Africa, this conversation will spotlight innovative ideas and real-world insights from young changemakers across the continent.

Join us as we explore how emerging technologies can drive inclusion, opportunity, and transformation for the next generation.

🔗
https://meet.google.com/wyy-hvaa-tsu