This paper examines the rise of the EndSARS protests, the political economy of the protests, the impacts and the aftermath, and the lessons to learn from it, with a view to advancing youth participation and engagement in governance and raising awareness on the need for youth protection in Nigeria. This paper relies on existing literature, data from news sources and discussions with relevant stakeholders for the conclusions reached.

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