EiE’s history is rooted in activism. It was formed after the protests in Abuja on March 16, 2010, and in Lagos on April 13, 2010.
In response to the lack of leadership and crisis in the nation, we organized a rally to the National Assembly in Abuja on March 16, 2010. Responding to requests from young Nigerians to make their voices heard, we marched to the Office of Lagos State Governor on April 13, 2010, to request that he takes our message to his colleagues.
Both rallies shook the nation with its buy-in from young Nigerians – professionals, students, celebrities and youth-led organizations.