The Advocacy for Integrity and Rule of Law in Nigeria (Airlin) has kicked off campaigns across the 19 northern states to promote civic awareness, respect for the rule of law, and voter participation ahead of the next general elections.
Speaking during the inauguration of the Yobe state chapter of the organisation, the national chairman, Muhammad Ibrahim Gamawa, said the initiative was designed to “re-Nigerianise Nigerians” by instilling a deep respect for national values, laws, and democratic responsibilities.
Gamawa noted that the campaign specifically targets Nigerians who refused to vote during the last election, which recorded 40 per cent voter turnout.
He said his team is engaging directly with this silent majority in their homes to encourage them to reclaim their civic duty.
“We are going to those who didn’t vote, not just to ask them to vote, but to educate them on their rights, how to make informed decisions, and to choose leaders based on ideology, not money,” Gamawa said.
He added that Airlin has appointed state and local government coordinators in all the LGAs of Yobe state as part of its broader plan to mobilise at least 10 million voters from its membership base in the coming election.
Airlin already has functional offices in 16 northern states, strengthening its capacity to reach the grassroots and drive consistent civic engagement.