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Nigeria’s campuses are more than centres of learning, they are meeting points of cultures, ideas, faiths, and identities. In a time when misunderstanding and division can easily take root, Campus Conversations is creating a powerful alternative: dialogue, leadership, and peacebuilding led by students themselves.

Are You a University Student Ready to Make a Difference?

Campus Conversations invites passionate students across Nigerian tertiary institutions to step into leadership roles that matter. This is not just another campus programme; it is a platform to bridge cultures, build peace, and shape a generation of empathetic leaders.

Participants will:

• Lead intercultural conversations on campus
• Develop leadership, teamwork, and empathy skills
• Engage in exciting virtual and in-person programmes with like-minded peers nationwide

Join Nigeria’s National Youth for Peace Movement

Campus Conversations is building a nationwide network of students committed to peaceful coexistence and constructive dialogue. Through guided conversations and hands-on leadership experiences, participants learn how to address sensitive issues, manage differences, and foster understanding within diverse communities. This movement believes that peace is not passive; it is learned, practiced, and led.

Programme Highlights

The Campus Conversations experience is thoughtfully designed to combine learning, practice, and national impact:

1. Virtual Dialogue & Peacebuilding Programme

• Duration: 1 week
• Participants: 50 students
• A focused virtual experience introducing dialogue facilitation, peacebuilding principles, and intercultural understanding.

2. In-Person Peace Leadership Bootcamp

• Duration: 1 day
• Participants: 25 students
• An immersive leadership experience that deepens practical skills in collaboration, conflict resolution, and ethical leadership.

3. Campus Dialogue Hubs

• 6 hubs across Nigeria
• Selected participants will establish or join dialogue hubs on their campuses, creating safe spaces for ongoing conversations and community engagement.

4. National Student Peace Summit

• A national platform to showcase solutions, insights, and dialogue outcomes
• Students present what they have learned and the impact they have created within their communities.

Eligibility

Campus Conversations is open to:

• Youth and students in Nigerian tertiary institutions
• Individuals who are passionate about intercultural dialogue, leadership, and social impact
• Students eager to learn, listen, and lead with empathy

No prior peacebuilding experience is required; only commitment, curiosity, and a willingness to engage constructively with others.

How to Apply

All eligible and interested candidates should visit: https://campusconversations.ng/

Application Deadline

12th January, 2026