By Sani Adamu Hassan
The PowerShift for Digital Rights Project has concluded a two-day Digital Rights and Civic Tech Bootcamp in Jos aimed at equipping young leaders with skills in digital rights advocacy and civic technology.
The training, supported by Yiaga Africa with funding from the National Endowment for Democracy, brought together youth leaders, activists and digital advocates from March 27 to 28, 2026.
Organisers described the bootcamp as a timely intervention designed to strengthen the capacity of young people to safely navigate the digital space while promoting civic freedoms and rights-based engagement.
Sessions on the first day focused on digital rights issues including freedom of expression, privacy, access to information, protest laws and the implications of the Cybercrimes Act.
Facilitators such as Panshak Jeremiah Kassem and Tobe Salawu led discussions on legal frameworks guiding online spaces in Nigeria.
Participants also received training on cyber hygiene and online safety, with emphasis on secure communication, risk mapping and anti-surveillance tools.
A special session on gender and digital inclusion, facilitated by Grace Yunusa, examined challenges faced by women and marginalised groups in digital spaces.
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The second day focused on advocacy design, storytelling and the use of artificial intelligence tools for civic engagement.
During the session, participants explored the use of platforms such as ChatGPT and Canva for campaign messaging and content creation.
The bootcamp ended with participants developing digital advocacy campaigns aimed at promoting digital rights awareness in their communities
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