…Inaugurates 6th Session of Nigerian Youth Parliament
By Palma Ileye
Federal Government has officially inaugurated the 6th session of the Nigerian Youth Parliament, NYP, at the National Assembly Complex, Abuja.
The Minister for Youth Development, Comrade Ayodele Olawande, who presided over the inauguration ceremony, charged the young parliamentarians to be exemplary ambassadors for youth across their respective States and constituencies.
In his keynote address, Olawande acknowledged the leadership potential of Nigerian youth, emphasizing the Ministry’s commitment to discovering and supporting young talents for national development.
He highlighted that one of the Ministry’s core objectives was to create opportunities for young Nigerians to contribute meaningfully to the country’s progress.
He further reiterated President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s dedication to youth inclusion, noting that the administration has not only met but exceeded the promised 30% youth inclusion rate.
He encouraged the 109 newly inaugurated members of the NYP to seize this opportunity to make a lasting impact and ensure the interests of Nigerian youth were well represented.
The Minister also urged the young Parliamentarians to engage actively with youth organizations in their constituencies, stressing the importance of grassroots connections in shaping policies that benefit the younger generation.
He expressed confidence in their ability to drive positive change during their two-year tenure.
The Nigerian Youth Parliament, a flagship initiative of the Federal Ministry of Youth Development, was first inaugurated in August 2008 under the administration of the Late President Umaru Musa Yar’Adua.
Since its establishment, the NYP has remained a vital platform for fostering leadership, policy engagement, and youth participation in governance.
