Asmaa Bello

Day 39/100 1/6 — YOUR RIGHT TO VOTE AND PARTICIPATE 🇳🇬 Every election, Nigerians queue to choose their leaders. But have you ever considered what your vote actually represents? Voting is one of the most important ways citizens participate in democracy. #100DaysOfShowingUp

1/6 — DO NIGERIANS HAVE THE RIGHT TO PROTEST? 🇳🇬 Can Nigerians gather, march peacefully and demand change when they disagree with government policies? Yes. The Constitution protects the right to peaceful assembly. But how much do we know about this right? #100DaysOfShowingUp

Day 36/100 1/6 — KNOW YOUR FUNDAMENTAL HUMAN RIGHTS 🇳🇬 Do you know what rights the Nigerian Constitution guarantees you? Many people demand good governance but don't fully understand the rights they already have. Let's start with the basics. #100DaysOfShowingUp

We've spent the last few weeks understanding Nigeria, its history, how government works and how political power is exercised. Now, it's time to turn the spotlight on us: the citizens. PHASE IV: CITIZENS' RIGHTS, DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES. 🇳🇬

1/6 — WHO CHECKS THOSE IN POWER? 🇳🇬 A politician makes promises, gets elected and assumes office. But who makes sure they keep their word and don't misuse the power entrusted to them? That's where accountability comes in. #100DaysOfShowingUp

1/6 — WHO REALLY HOLDS THE POWER? 🇳🇬 Politicians occupy public offices, make decisions and govern. But does that mean power belongs to them? In a democracy, there's a fundamental principle we should understand: sovereignty belongs to the people. #100DaysOfShowingUp

1/6 🇳🇬 DAY 27/100 THE CONSTITUTION: THE RULES OF THE GAME We spend a lot of time arguing about politicians. But who sets the rules they must follow? Nigeria’s Constitution does. Here’s why it matters. 🧵 #100DaysOfShowingUp

1/8 🇳🇬 NIGERIA IN 1960 On 1 October 1960, Nigeria gained independence from Britain. But independence was more than a flag, a national anthem and a new government. It meant Nigerians could begin governing their own country. So, what did Nigeria look like in 1960? 🧵

1/8 COLONIAL NIGERIA 🇳🇬 Yesterday, we looked at how different territories were brought under one administration. Today, we ask: How did British colonial rule actually work?

One thing tech has taught me: You don't need to know everything. You just need to be comfortable saying “I don't know yet” and then figuring it out. There's always something new to learn.