With the conclusion of its first season, political reality TV show, Nigeria House of Commons, has achieved a significant milestone in the youth-led civic education and political engagement across the country.
Created by Africana League, a platform committed to expanding visibility and capacity of youths to engage in politics and governance, Nigeria House of Commons brought together young Nigerians, representing various states and the FCT to simulate the House of Representatives through 13 thought-provoking episodes.
The show aims at educating, empowering, and inspiring a generation of Nigerians to take ownership of governance and leadership through knowledge, dialogue and participation.
Throughout the season, participants debated some of the nation’s most pressing issues, including fuel subsidy removal, regulation of food commodity prices, regulation of social media, implementation of the Disability Act 2018, health workforce migration, reviewing the regulatory power of national institutions on the educational curricula, and state policing for domestic security.
Each episode blended civic education with entertainment, using open conversations and debates to make governance relatable to everyday Nigerians.
Through its creative approach, Nigeria House of Commons became more than a show. It grew into a movement that encouraged Nigerian youth to see leadership as service and responsibility.
The show attracted strong online engagements and sparked meaningful conversations about accountability, representation, and the power of young voices in shaping Nigeria’s future.
Since its debut, Nigeria House of Commons has grown a community of over 6,000 YouTube subscribers and recorded more than 20,000 total views on its YouTube channel, further proving the growing interest in youth-led civic conversations across the nation.
Speaking, Glory Nneka Ukwenga, Executive Director of Africana League, said: “Nigeria House of Commons was created to close the gap between young Nigerians and governance. What we saw this season confirmed that young people rise to the challenge when given a platform to express themselves and engage meaningfully. This first season has set a foundation for a more politically aware and active generation.”
As the curtain falls on season one, the Africana League team has confirmed that preparations are underway for season 2, which will deepen the conversation on civic leadership and expand the show’s reach to more communities across Nigeria.
Young Nigerians interested in participating can visit www.africanaleague.org to register and learn more about the process. The organizer is also calling on partners, sponsors and civic-focused organisations to collaborate on season 2 of the show.