Committed to creating a conducive environment for youths to be self-reliant and contribute to nation building through training and value- reorientation, the Ogun State House of Assembly says it is finalising plans to enact a bill towards establishing the State Youth Development Commission.
The Speaker, Rt. Hon. Olakunle Oluomo, disclosed this at the Assembly Complex, Abeokuta, while playing host to the leadership of State Chapter of the Youth Assembly of Nigeria (YAN) led by Olufemi Osinubi.
Hon. Oluomo explained that the proposed bill was part of the commitment of the Ninth Assembly at creating more avenues for youths across the three Senatorial Districts in adding value to governance and the present administration in the State, with a view to further engaging them as active partners with rich potentials.
Stressing the need for a more robust legal framework for proper engagement, empowerment and development for the teeming youths in the State, the Speaker noted that such bill would improve their integration, through necessary policy to aid roles of youths in the process of governance.
Oluomo challenged members of the Youth Assembly to step up measures at enlightening other segments of the society on the responsibilities of legislators, tasking them to take part on issues affecting nation building.
Earlier, in his presentation, Osinubi said the essence of their visit was to familiarise themselves with the practice of lawmaking, with a view to replicating same, which would in turn build personalities, who are competent to occupy various elective offices.
He stated that the team took keen interest in understudying the activities and constitutional roles of the lawmakers, while acknowledging their efforts in strengthening democratic process, through quality representation and promotion of good governance.
Jamiu Lawal,
Head, Information Unit, OGHA.
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