What’s Next for Nigeria? Observations on the Elections
Channel: United States Institute of Peace
Date: 02/04/2015

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) hosts an interactive live-streamed discussion with experts including USIP Senior Advisor Ambassador Johnnie Carson, who will just have returned from co-leading an international election observation mission to Nigeria. 

This election may rank as the most competitive presidential contest since the country’s transition to civilian rule in 1999. In its wake, what are the ramifications and prospects for peace? What can Nigerians and members of the international community do to manage tensions or violence? What will be the most important issues for a new government?

Join us for the interactive conversation by posting your questions and comments before and during the discussion on Facebook or Twitter (#NGDecidesUSIP), or by emailing sruder@usip.org.

The live discussion will begin at 2:00pm EST, 8:00pm WAT.

Participants include:

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