The EndSARS movement, which arose as a protest against the brutality of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS), has had a significant impact on an entire generation of young Nigerians. The 2020 protests became one of the largest civil uprisings in the country's recent history, touching on not only issues of police violence but also broader problems of governance and social justice. For some participants in the movement, the experience of the protests became a catalyst for political awakening. Many young people began to take a more active part in elections, civic initiatives, and human rights work, seeing this as a way to change the system from within. The protests showed them the power of collective action and the possibility of influencing political processes. For others, however, the EndSARS experience proved traumatic. The harsh crackdown on the protests, including incidents of violence by security forces, bred fear and distrust of state institutions. Some of those who lived through the repression became disillusioned with the possibility of systemic change and grew more skeptical about the prospects for reform in the country. This divide reflects a broader picture in contemporary Nigeria, where young people are searching for ways to express their discontent and their desire for change. Some young people are choosing the path of political participation, while others view emigration as the only way out of the current situation. The legacy of EndSARS continues to shape public discourse about the role of youth in the country's political life and about the paths to achieving justice and accountability from those in power.