What’s Next for Nigeria? Observations on the Elections
An Interactive Online Discussion
Nigeria’s March 28 election and the aftermath constitute a critical test for Nigeria’s democratic development and stability as the country struggles against the Boko Haram insurgency. On April 2, the U.S. Institute of Peace (USIP) hosted an interactive live-streamed discussion with experts including USIP Senior Advisor Ambassador Johnnie Carson, who had just returned from co-leading an international election observation mission to Nigeria.
The election ranked as one of the most competitive presidential contests since the country’s transition to civilian rule in 1999. Taking questions from an online audience, the USIP panel discussed the election's ramifications, the most pressing issues faceing the new government, and how the international community could aid Nigeria's progress.
People around the world posted their questions and comments before and during the discussion on Facebook and Twitter (#NGDecidesUSIP).
The live discussion will begin at 2:00pm EST, 7:00pm WAT.
Speakers
- Ambassador Johnnie Carson
Senior Advisor to the President of USIP and Former U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs - Ambassador Princeton N. Lyman
Senior Advisor to the President of USIP and Former U.S. Ambassador to Nigeria - John N. Paden
Clarence Robinson Professor of International Studies at George Mason University and author of “Religion and Conflict in Nigeria: Countdown to the 2015 Elections” (U.S. Institute of Peace Press) - Oge Onubogu, Moderator, USIP Program Officer for Africa