During the recent Kosofe’s groundbreaking Legislative Theatre experiment, the conversation has evolved from creative performance to policy implementation. Organised by the Street Project Foundation in collaboration with the Demo Reset project of Extituto, Colombia, the event brought together youths, policymakers, and artistes to co-create solutions for unemployment, political thuggery, and social inequality through forum theatre. Youths, who once felt sidelined, are now at the forefront, collaborating with local leaders to champion solutions born from their creative advocacy.
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Key policymakers, including Prince Kehinde Saliu and Kosofe’s Peoples Assembly Coordinator, Mr. Philip Iwok, have continued discussions on integrating Legislative Theatre insights into local governance strategies.

The Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Street Project Foundation, Mrs. Eduvie Olutimayin, said: “Since the implementation of the Youth Legislative Theatre at Kosofe Local Council, efforts are underway to secure creative spaces for young people, including negotiations for the use of the Ojota Building when it is not in use for educational activities. 

“We’ve also clarified that the Gbagada Field is under construction—not off-limits to youth—and representatives in Kosofe local government are in early talks with private companies to open up more spaces for creative use. These are some of the wins young people gain when they deliberate with their elected leaders in safe spaces that Legislative Theatre provides ”

Beyond Kosofe, interest in Legislative Theatre is growing. The Street Project Foundation is working to introduce this methodology in other local governments, proving that the integration of the creative arts into democratic processes is not just an experiment—it’s a movement.

“We are not stopping at one event,” said Rita Ezenwa-Okoro, Founder and Lead Visionary of Street Project Foundation. “The youth of Kosofe have demonstrated that with the right platform, they can drive real change. Now, it’s about ensuring their voices inspire action from elected leaders to improve young people’s lives.”

Partners from the Demo Reset Project of Extituto, Colombia represented by Melissa Velez Arias stated “This Legislative Theatre laboratory has proven how effective this method is in sparking youth engagement and fostering meaningful discussions with democratic leaders.”
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Radio Report Summary
Anchor: One month after the groundbreaking Legislative Theatre experiment in Kosofe Local Government Area of Lagos State, the impact is still unfolding. Organized by the Street Project Foundation in collaboration with the Demo Reset project of Extituto, Colombia, the event brought together youth, policymakers, and artists to co-create solutions for unemployment, political thuggery, and social inequality through forum theatre.

Anchor: The February event wasn’t just an artistic exercise—it was a launchpad for systemic change. Youth who once felt sidelined are now at the forefront, collaborating with local leaders to champion solutions born from their creative advocacy. 

Since the event, key policymakers, including Honourable Prince Kehinde Saliu and Kosofe’s Peoples Assembly Coordinator, Mr. Philip Iwok, have continued discussions on integrating Legislative Theatre insights into local governance strategies.

Soundbite – Rita Ezenwa-Okoro, Founder, Street Project Foundation: “We are not stopping at one event. The youth of Kosofe have demonstrated that with the right platform, they can drive real change. Now, it’s about ensuring their voices inspire action from elected leaders to improve young people’s lives.”
Anchor: Partners from the Demo Reset Project of Extituto, Colombia represented by Melissa Velez Arias stated “This Legislative Theatre laboratory has proven how effective this method is in sparking youth engagement and fostering meaningful discussions with democratic leaders.”

Anchor: Beyond Kosofe, interest in Legislative Theatre is growing. The Street Project Foundation is working to introduce this methodology in other local governments, proving that the integration of the creative arts into democratic processes is not just an experiment—it’s a movement.
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