- recommits to youth-friendly policies
Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has inaugurated the youth parliament, a platform for the state’s youths to actively participate in the democratic process and horn their leadership skills.
At the ceremony held at the Ondo State House of Assembly complex in Akure, on Monday, the governor reiterated his administration’s commitment to youth-friendly programs and policies.
The governor, who was represented by his deputy, Dr Olayide Adelami, emphasized his administration’s vision behind the resumption of the youth parliament.
He said, “As we inaugurate the third Ondo State Youth Parliament, I want to reiterate our administration’s commitment to nurturing the young people of our state as responsible citizens and future leaders.
“This vision is at the heart of our youth development agenda and the Youth Parliament serves as a vital framework for achieving this goal.
“It is imperative to note that the objectives of this esteemed institution are mainly to equip young people with essential social skills, deepen their understanding of democracy and empower them to contribute meaningfully to public decision-making”
Aiyedatiwa highlighted his administration’s achievements with respect to job creation and youth development.
Earlier in his address, Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Youth Empowerment and Job Creation, Orioye Gbayisemore, said the youth parliament would serve as a training ground for young people, who aspire to leadership positions.
He thanked the governor for running an inclusive government that ensures no young person is left behind, urging the newly-inaugurated parliamentarians to focus on their core mandates of protecting the overall interests of the Nigerian youths.
Remarking, Speaker of the newly-inaugurated Ondo State Youth Parliament, Ayo Shadrach, appreciated the governor for bringing back the state youth parliament, promising to contribute meaningfully to the development of the state.
The ceremony was witnessed by principal officers of the Ondo State House of Assembly, led by the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Olamide Oladiji, Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on ICT, Hon. Tomide Akinribido and Permanent Secretary in the state ministry of youth and sports, Mrs Tolu Adeyemi, among others.
