Apply Now: WeNaija Campaign 5.0 – Creative Youth Solutions on SRH Education (₦10 Million Prize)
Introduction
The Nigerian Solidarity Support Fund (NSSF) has officially launched the 2025 edition of the WeNaija Campaign, a nationwide initiative designed to amplify youth voices and creativity in addressing challenges around sexual and reproductive health (SRH) education.
This year’s theme, “Own Your Choice,” highlights the real-life impact of incomplete or abstinence-only sex education, encouraging young Nigerians to showcase how innovative, youth-led solutions can bridge the gaps in SRH awareness. To further motivate participation, the campaign comes with a ₦10 million cash prize pool for the most outstanding entries.
Key Highlights
- Program Type: National youth creativity campaign on SRH education
- Total Prize Pool: ₦10 million
- Eligibility: Nigerians aged 18–35 living in the country
- Entry Format: 2–3 minute original video
- Submission Platforms: Instagram, Facebook, or TikTok
- Application Period: September 8 – November 8, 2025
- Winners’ Showcase: December 6, 2025
Why This Campaign Matters
Sexual and reproductive health is one of the most critical yet under-discussed issues among young Nigerians. Many still lack accurate knowledge about:
- Consent and healthy relationships
- Contraceptive use and family planning
- STI/HIV prevention and treatment
- Access to youth-friendly health services
The absence of comprehensive SRH education often results in medical, psychological, social, and even economic consequences for young people.
By launching this campaign, the NSSF aims to empower Nigerian youth to:
- Tell their own SRH stories.
- Identify gaps in awareness and education.
- Suggest practical solutions that schools, communities, and policymakers can adopt.
Previous editions of WeNaija have successfully influenced conversations and policy directions on pressing national issues. The 5.0 edition builds on that momentum, offering young Nigerians not just recognition, but also financial support to bring their ideas to life.
What Participants Should Do
Interested applicants must produce a 2–3 minute video that:
- Shows how limited or poor SRH education affects individuals or communities.
- Proposes clear, actionable solutions to improve awareness and access.
Formats Allowed:
- Short documentaries
- Spoken word performances
- Animated explainers
- Visual storytelling
- Personal testimonies
Note: Submissions should inform, educate, and empower audiences. Content that shames, stigmatizes, or encourages unsafe practices will not be accepted.
Judging Criteria
Entries will be evaluated based on:
- Storytelling Quality: How engaging and impactful the narrative is.
- Creativity & Originality: Uniqueness of the approach.
- Relevance: Alignment with the campaign theme “Own Your Choice.”
- Clarity of Message: How easily the message can be understood.
- Solution-Focused: Practical recommendations that can inspire real change.
Videos that clearly connect gaps in SRH education to real-world consequences while also presenting strong solutions will have the best chance of winning.
Tips for a Strong Entry
- Pick a specific SRH gap and explain why it matters.
- Use personal and relatable storytelling.
- Present realistic and actionable solutions.
- Focus on empowering and educating, not criticizing.
How to Participate
- Register on the official WeNaija community platform (registration is compulsory).
- Create a 2–3 minute video addressing the campaign theme.
- Upload your video on Instagram, Facebook, or TikTok using the hashtag #OwnYourChoice.
- Tag: @WeNaija_byNSSF (Instagram/TikTok) or WeNaija Community (Facebook).
- Submit before November 8, 2025 (11:59 p.m.).
Grand Finale
The campaign will conclude with the WeNaija YouthFest & Winners’ Showcase on December 6, 2025, where the most outstanding and impactful submissions will be celebrated and rewarded.
