The Forum serves as a bridge between the voices of the people and the instruments of policy, creating structured civic conversations that connect youth innovation with institutional reform and inspiring participants to think critically and act constructively. Its purpose is to encourage policy-centered dialogue on governance, accountability, and social reform while transforming public discourse into an informed, solutions-driven exchange. It also strengthens youth participation in policymaking and civic leadership, showcasing evidence-based debate as a tool for reform and national renewal, and provides a regional model for civic dialogue that resonates across West Africa.

Each edition of the National Dialogue Forum revolves around a major national or regional theme — from education reform, economic inclusion, and democratic accountability to security, innovation, and civic ethics. Participants include high-performing alumni of the Campus Challenge, policy scholars, journalists, and civil society leaders who engage in structured sessions moderated by experts in governance and development. The dialogues are broadcast live, combining studio-based debate panels with town-hall discussions that bring policymakers face-to-face with the public. By design, the Forum also welcomes perspectives from neighboring African countries, ensuring that lessons from Nigeria contribute to the wider regional movement for accountable governance and civic renewal.

More than a televised discussion, the National Dialogue Forum is a democratic classroom. It teaches that governance is not the duty of leaders alone but the collective responsibility of informed citizens. It helps reimagine public discourse as a national resource — a place where data replaces drama and where the courage to think is matched by the will to act. Through these dialogues, The Lead Debaters nurtures a civic culture built on reasoned exchange, informed participation, and shared accountability, proving that the true measure of democracy lies in the quality of its conversations.

Policy institutions, universities, development partners, and the media are invited to collaborate in this transformative movement. To host or partner with The Lead Debaters: National Dialogue Forum, visit www.theleadebaters.com. Viewers can tune in on NTA, Channels TV, and YouTube @TheLeadDebaters to witness a new era of civic engagement — where citizens, leaders, and ideas meet to redefine the public square.