To address the growing challenge of misinformation and poorly informed political conversations in Nigeria’s digital space, the Creators for Development Summit (CDS) 2026 is a strategic intervention aimed at equipping digital creators with the knowledge and tools necessary to responsibly shape civic discourse ahead of the 2027 general elections. The Creators for Development Summit (CDS) 2026 will be the first edition of a convening designed to mobilize and educate Nigeria’s rapidly growing community of digital creators and influencers to play a constructive role in democratic engagement. The summit recognizes that creators have become some of the most powerful communicators in the country, particularly among young people who increasingly rely on social media platforms for information, orientation, and opinion formation. Theme Naija Creators and the 2027 Elections: Beyond Culture Influencing to Civic Influencing The theme reflects a deliberate shift in perspective. While many creators are already influential in shaping culture, entertainment trends, and lifestyle narratives, there is an urgent need to expand their influence into civic education and democratic participation. The summit will therefore challenge creators to move beyond entertainment-driven influence toward responsible civic storytelling that strengthens democratic awareness and participation. To address the growing challenge of misinformation and poorly informed political conversations in Nigeria’s digital space, the Creators for Development Summit (CDS) 2026 is a strategic intervention aimed at equipping digital creators with the knowledge and tools necessary to responsibly shape civic discourse ahead of the 2027 general elections. The Creators for Development Summit (CDS) 2026 will be the first edition of a convening designed to mobilize and educate Nigeria’s rapidly growing community of digital creators and influencers to play a constructive role in democratic engagement. The summit recognizes that creators have become some of the most powerful communicators in the country, particularly among young people who increasingly rely on social media platforms for information, orientation, and opinion formation. Theme Naija Creators and the 2027 Elections: Beyond Culture Influencing to Civic Influencing The theme reflects a deliberate shift in perspective. While many creators are already influential in shaping culture, entertainment trends, and lifestyle narratives, there is an urgent need to expand their influence into civic education and democratic participation. The summit will therefore challenge creators to move beyond entertainment-driven influence toward responsible civic storytelling that strengthens democratic awareness and participation.