Today's young people have lower levels of trust in formal politics and are less likely to see political parties as viable avenues for affecting change. At the same time, globalization and increasing availability of technology has provided new ways for young people to connect both locally, nationally and globally. As a result, many young people are turning to social movements and other less formal means of civic and political participation, such opportunity is offered on this platform.
Occupy.ng app provides Christians youths with civic education and programs to effectively support youth participation in political process that could lead to appointment or elective positions in government.