– – Promises More Youth Oriented Programmes
The Lagos State Government has inaugurated the 5th Assembly of the State Youth Parliament with a promise that more resources and efforts will be channeled toward youth-oriented programmes.
Speaking during the inauguration held at the Lateef Jakande Chamber of the Lagos State House of Assembly on Wednesday, the Commissioner for Youth and Social Development, Mr Mobolaji Ogunlende identified Youth Engagement as one of the focal areas captured under the developmental pillars of the present administration.
He said, “The intention behind the Youth Parliament is to prepare our youth for leadership positions. This is the bedrock of the democratic process which we are building. Mr Governor has prioritised youth policies and programmes and the Ministry of Youth and Social Development is at the forefront of this.
“This crop of youth lawmakers will give the state top-notch performance in terms of legislative activities. We also intend to implant in them the mindset that the child of nobody can become somebody. We are building a society where every youth can succeed.”
Chairman, House Committee on Youth, Honourable Orekoya Abiodun Abimbola counseled members of the 5th Assembly of Youth Parliament to be of good conduct, adhere to acceptable dress code, identify areas of needs in their communities, and collaborate with the Ministry of Youth and Social Development in championing the cause of positively impacting the vulnerable.
On her part, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Youth and Social Development, Pharm (Mrs) Toyin Oke-Osanyintolu implored the new Assembly members to live up to expectations by effectively utilising the platform offered to them through the Youth Assembly to initiate programmes that will transform of youth.
Pharm (Mrs) Oke-Osanyintolu said, “You are fortunate to be among the few chosen to represent other youths in the State. You cannot afford to take this for granted.
“Utilise your period as a youth lawmaker to learn, unlearn, and relearn to add value to the lives of more than ten million youths resident in Lagos State. By so doing, you would have helped in contributing your quota towards youth development”
In her acceptance speech, Speaker of the 5th Assembly, Rt Hon Soniregun Maria Itunuoluwa promised to work assiduously with all members of the House to surpass the achievements of their predecessors.
The occasion which witnessed the dissolution of the 4th Assembly headed by Rt Hon Abayomi Ogidan, represented by Hon Comfort Iretioluwa Ajakaiye was also used by the outgoing parliamentarians to present reports on key projects executed prominent among which was the Agbowa Clean Water Community Project.
