The Youth Legislators representing the youths of Osun State at the Nigerian Youth Parliament (Hon. Tinuola Awosemo – Osun East Senatorial District, Hon. Isiaka Olamilekan Popoola – Osun Central Senatorial District and, Hon Jimoh Abiola – Osun West Senatorial District) and the Central Planning Committee members on the proposed Osun State Youth Town Hall Meeting paid an Advocacy Visit to members of the Osun State House of Assembly yesterday, in Osogbo.
While briefing the honourable members during the House session, the leader of the team, Hon. Isiaka Olamilekan Popoola, explained the aims of the visit. He said, “we have come here today: to update the House on the activities of the Nigerian Youth Parliament; Submission of the Report of the two Sittings of the Nigerian Youth Parliament held at the National Assembly Complex, Abuja; to seek for the support of the State House of Assembly in the creation of the Osun State Youth Parliament and; to seek for the collaboration of the House in organising programmes to further sensitize the youth and the general public on the essence of the legislative arm of government.”
In his “young shall grow” remarks, the Speaker of the Osun State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Bello Adejare, thanked the Youth legislators and the Committee members for their beautiful presentations at the floor of the House. In his words, “the Federal Government of Nigeria is appreciated for this laudable programme. At least, what we were not enjoyed during the military era, as youths, are what you are enjoying today. You have to use the platform wisely and make your contributions meaningful towards the development of our country. He further stated that, “the youth constitute the largest percentage of our population thus, their actions are more pronounced in the society. Your campaign must include Youth against restiveness, thuggery, cultism, and all sorts of social vices.”
The Speaker promised to look into the prayers brought before the House. He also granted the release of the House’s coastal bus to be used in carrying-out the scheduled visits to the three senatorial districts in the state.
The details are as contained in the Osun State House of Assembly, Osun State, Federal Republic of Nigeria, Votes and Proceedings of Tuesday, 20th October, 2009.
To God is the glory!
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