Pillar 01 — Understand
To Be Confirmed
Digital Media / Information Integrity Specialist
Confirmation pending
Way4Nigeria 2-Day Virtual Bootcamp 2026
Harnessing Artificial Intelligence to Counter Information Disorder and Strengthen Democratic Resilience in Nigeria.
Speaker invitations are by nomination and direct invitation.
Three Core Themes
Artificial Intelligence
How emerging technologies are changing information creation and communication.
Information Integrity
How citizens can identify, verify and responsibly navigate information.
Democracy
How technology can strengthen or undermine meaningful civic participation.
About the Initiative
WAY4Nigeria is an initiative of Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung (FES) focused on equipping women and young Nigerians with the knowledge, tools and networks to navigate Artificial Intelligence, information integrity and democracy.
A four-day learning and practical engagement programme giving participants the tools to navigate AI, strengthen information integrity and participate meaningfully in democratic life.
Four Dimensions
Research
Understanding emerging threats and opportunities.
Policy
Supporting evidence-based conversations and responses.
Capacity
Building practical knowledge and digital skills.
Networks
Connecting people for continued learning and action.
Our Approach
Six interconnected interventions building toward sustained democratic resilience.
Research
Understanding AI, information disorder and women & youth in politics.
Policy
Two policy briefs: AI-enabled attacks on women & youth and gender-responsive legislation.
Toolkit
Launch of AI, Disinformation & Electoral Integrity Digital Toolkit.
Roundtable
Stakeholder policy roundtable on AI, disinformation and electoral integrity.
Bootcamp
Four-day learning journey: virtual foundation + practical training in Abuja.
Network
Building a national community for information integrity and democratic resilience.
The 2026 Bootcamp
A four-day experience designed to build knowledge, practical skills and pathways for civic action.
Online learning from wherever you are
Hands-on labs and real-world operations
Who Attends
Approximately 40 selected women and young Nigerians from across four geopolitical groupings — including existing WAY4Nigeria community members and new participants.
Young Leaders
Women Leaders
Civic Actors
Featured
Digital Advocates
Researchers
Media & Communications
Fact-Checkers
Emerging Tech Practitioners
Curriculum Design
Pillar 01
Understand
AI & Information Disorder
AI fundamentals, generative AI, synthetic media, disinformation, malinformation, deepfakes and information manipulation.
Pillar 02
Connect
AI, Governance & Democratic Resilience
AI and governance, elections, ethics, public decision-making and democratic resilience.
Pillar 03
Participate
AI for Inclusive Governance & Civic Participation
Women & youth participation, civic education, advocacy, community engagement and responsible AI for public good.
Pillar 04
Act
Digital Verification & Information Integrity
Source verification, fact-checking, digital investigation, AI-assisted monitoring and responsible communication.
The Faculty
Expert practitioners leading each pillar of the programme.
Pillar 01 — Understand
To Be Confirmed
Digital Media / Information Integrity Specialist
Confirmation pending
Pillar 02 — Connect
Samuel Nison
Expert in Governance, AI & Democratic Systems
Subject to confirmation
Pillar 03 — Participate
Columbus Tabuo
Expert in Civic Participation & Youth Engagement
Subject to confirmation
Pillar 04 — Act
Dr. Tayo
Expert in Fact-Checking & Information Integrity
Subject to confirmation
Your Path
Apply
Women & youth apply to join the Bootcamp.
Learn
Two days virtual learning with experts.
Demonstrate
Practical exercises & assignments.
Advance
Top participants selected for physical training in Abuja.
Certify
Complete the programme & earn certification.
Connect
Join the WAY4Nigeria Alumni Hub & regional networks.
Act
Engage in fact-checking, monitoring & civic action.
Digital Ecosystem
A connected ecosystem for continued learning, collaboration and information-integrity action — bringing together participants, trainers and practitioners across Nigeria.
Building Toward 2027 and Beyond
The Bootcamp is part of a long-term mission to build a national network of women and young Nigerians who can understand, verify and responsibly engage with information in an increasingly AI-driven democratic environment.
40+
selected participants
across four geopolitical
groupings
Get Involved
For Speakers & Trainers
If this programme aligns with your expertise and interests, we would be delighted to explore your participation as a core trainer or resource person.
Accept Speaker InvitationContact & Questions
Have questions about the programme, application process or partnership opportunities? Reach the programme team directly.
Send a MessageOur Partner
Friedrich-
Ebert-
Stiftung
Est. 1925
About FES
Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung is a German political foundation guided by the values of freedom, justice and solidarity. FES works globally through political education, research, dialogue and networking to strengthen democracy and social development.
www.fes.deFES in Nigeria
FES has worked in Nigeria since 1976 with offices in Abuja and Lagos. Priority areas include peace and security, social democracy, gender justice, decent work and just economy, energy and climate justice, and trade union cooperation.
nigeria.fes.de