 And Nigerian youths have been urged to register and get their permanent voter card, the PVCs, in order to participate in political affairs in the country and get the desired leadership. This call was made by some artists in the entertainment industry at an Ignite Conference 2021 to educate and create awareness against voter apathy. Jacinta Obuco was there. Many young people have been involved in movements for change. They are taking to the streets and using online social networks and communities to connect. But that's not enough without their PVCs and involvement in politics to drive the actual change. To this end, at this conference involving Nigerian creatives, entertainers and influencers, charted ways to keep the conversations going in reshaping the polity. A renowned Nigerian entrepreneur, Acteddo Peterside, advised the youths clamoring for change that without their PVCs and voting, it is just a mere wish. When young people disconnect, they disconnect from everything. They surrender their birthrights. And so people who should be in the departure lounge want to decide everything, including the plans for the future and all that. And so the same young people will tell you, some will ask to come and say, no, no, no, I have no interest in all these plans. No problem. But guess what? That old thief will go in and smuggle projects for himself using your own resources if you're not careful. I don't want to live anywhere else. I've lived there. It's not great. It's good for them, but it is cold and it's just not home. The food, the music. I mean, it's just not home. So I think it's up to us, a few of us, to build this country so that the rest can come and join us. Increasingly in Nigeria, the space of citizens' voices and their interface with the government is threatened. All of us are politicians without joining a political party. And I think it's important that we all understand our role in politics and governance. The belief that voter turnout is declining in Nigeria, especially among the youths, or the challenges we're highlighted. Whether you're for separatism, or you're for uniconstitution, or you're for restructuring, or for anything, the most important thing you have to do is to ensure that your enemy does not going to represent you. When I went out to vote for the recent local government elections, I believe maybe there were three ballot papers. Three. But when is presidential election? Oh, things are happening. Come on. Let us not be distracted. The role of creative industry cannot be over-emphasized in getting the young ones to focus on setting their priorities right. The thing with intellectuals is we talk a lot and we do not make efforts. And then we end up allowing the riffraffs to get into power and make policies that we have to follow. We're talking about changing Nigeria. Step one is young people go and get your accreditation so you can vote. The thrust here is that there is need for young people to do enough in registering, collecting their PVCs, and coming out in mass during elections. Jacinta Ubuku for PLOS TV Africa.