Nigerian Youth Parliament for Water

Objective

About NYPW

The Nigerian Youth Parliament for Water (NYPW) is a youth-led, non-partisan national network committed to strengthening water governance, climate resilience, and sustainable development through youth leadership. As the Nigerian chapter of the World Youth Parliament for Water (WYPW), NYPW represents a vibrant community of young changemakers working across all six Nigeria geopolitical zones. Our community includes water professionals, researchers, social innovators, engineers, environmentalists, community mobilizers, and student leaders working collectively to build a water-secure Nigeria.

Vision

A Nigeria where young people lead transformative actions for water security, sustainability, and climate resilience.

Mission

To mobilize, empower, and elevate Nigerian youth as key actors in water governance through advocacy, innovation, grassroots action, capacity-building, and multi-stakeholder partnerships.

Key actions

Key Objectives

Promote youth participation in water governance, policy processes and decision-making.
Advance national awareness of SDG 6 and related environmental goals through community engagement.
Facilitate capacity-building for young professionals in water, climate and WASH sectors.
Support grassroots projects addressing water access, sanitation, hygiene and climate impacts.
Strengthen collaboration with government, research institutions, civil society and global bodies.
Champion inclusive and sustainable water practices across all Nigerian states.
Promote knowledge exchange, research and innovation on water-climate solutions.
Represent Nigerian youth nationally, regionally and internationally in water dialogues.

MEMBERSHIP

Eligibility

Membership is open to Nigerian youth aged 18–35 who demonstrate interest or expertise in: