Abstract

This study examines the role of political simulations and games in enhancing political skills and knowledge among political leaders in Nigeria. It argues that political simulations and games can provide a safe and interactive environment for political leaders to learn from their own and others’ experiences, test different strategies and outcomes, and develop their political acumen and competence. The study reviews the literature on political simulations and games, their types, benefits, and challenges, and their application in various contexts. It also presents a case study of a political simulation game that was designed and implemented for Nigerian political leaders in 2022. The study evaluates the impact of the game on the participants’ political skills and knowledge, as well as their attitudes and perceptions towards political simulations and games. The study concludes with some recommendations for future research and practice in this field

Keywords

Political simulations, political games, political skills, political knowledge and political leaders