1ST OSUN STATE YOUTH TOWN HALL MEETING

THE OSUN STATE REPRESENTATIVES AT THE NIGERIAN YOUTH PARLIAMENT

in collaboration with
OSUN STATE DIRECTORATE OF NATIONAL ORIENTATION AGENCY (NOA)

Presents

1ST OSUN STATE YOUTH TOWN HALL MEETING

THEME: “TOWARDS A BETTER FUTURE: THE ROLES OF NIGERIAN YOUTHS”

SUB-THEMES
• Unleashing Young People’s Potentials for Development
• Building the Nation through Capacity Buildings in the Youth
• The Roles of Nigerian Youths in Strengthening Democratic System of Government

(A) INTRODUCTION
The Nigerian Youth Parliament is a youth legislative platform inaugurated by the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Alhaji Umaru Musa Yar’adua, on the 25th of August, 2008. The parliament consist of 109 distinguished Youth Legislators from the Senatorial districts of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, in which Youth legislators from the three Senatorial districts in Osun State are actively representing the youths of the State. The Parliament is a medium through which Nigerian Youth are being involved in government’s policy formulation and implementation at the national level.

(B) PROGRAMME’S GOAL
According to a reliable statistics, Nigerian Youths constitute over 60% of the Nigeria’s total population and hence signifying the important position the youth are holding in our country. Thus, the programme was designed, among others, to update the youths on the activities of the Nigerian Youth Parliament; it serves as a feedback mechanism to the youths and; it also calls for progressive brainstorming sessions among youths on matters that are of great benefits to their physical, mental and socio-economic developments.

(C) PROGRAMME’S OBJECTIVES
The strategic objectives of the Youth Town Hall Meeting are:
1 To further strengthen the youth’s voice in Nigeria democratic process by building an active constituency for the work of the Nigerian Youth Parliament in its activities.
2 To provide an opportunity for building consensus among youths from diverse interest groups and between other stakeholders across the country.
3 To give the leader of the Nigerian Youth Parliament a first-hand opportunity to interact with and understand the issues affecting different youth constituencies.
4 To proffer solutions to the rising trend of Youth restiveness by creating a channel of opinion ventilation for Youth.

(D) TARGET AUDIENCE
• All youths of Osun State whose ages fall from (18 – 40) years
• The 109 distinguished Honourable Members of the Nigerian Youth Parliament
• The recognised youth-related organisations / associations in Osun State

(E) DAY 1: Wednesday, December 16th, 2009
• ACTIVITIES: (i) Opening Ceremony
(ii) Paper Presentations
(iii) Review on the Activities of Osun State Representatives @ NYP

• GUEST SPEAKERS:
(i) Prof. Akinrinade, The Vice Chancellor, Osun State University, Osogbo
(ii) Chief (Mrs.) Remi Wilson, The State Director, National Orientation Agency, Osun State
(iii) Prof. Wale Oladipo, Chairman, Osun State Universal Basic Education Board

• THE CHAIRMAN OF THE DAY
His Excellency, Prince Olagunsoye Oyinlola, The Executive Governor of Osun State

• THE SPECIAL GUEST OF HONOUR
Sen. Akinlabi Olasunkanmi, The Honourable Minister, Federal Ministry of Youth Development, Abuja

• THE CHIEF HOST
Alhaja Adejoke Aderinto, Hon. Commissioner for Information & Youth Development, Osun State

• ROYAL FATHERS OF THE DAY:
(i) His Imperial Majesty, Oba Okunade Sijuade, The Ooni of Ife
(ii) H.R.M., Oba Munirudeen Adesola Lawal, Laminisa I, The Timi of Ede – land
(iii) H.R.M., Oba Omowonuola Oyeyode Oyesosin, The Ogiyan of Ejigbo-land
(iv) H.R.M., Oba Morufu Magbagbeola, The Olufon of Ifon – Orolu kingdom

• GUESTS OF HONOUR
(i) Hon. (Barr.) Bello Adejare, The Honourable Speaker, Osun State House of Assembly
(ii) Alhaji Idi Farouk, Director General, National Orientation Agency, Abuja
(iii) Hon. Teslim Igbalaye, ALGOn Chairman, Osun State
(iv) Alh. Mustapha Ajisafe, The Chairman, League of Imams & Alfas in South-West, Edo & Delta States
(v) Pa. A.O. Akinosun, The President, Christian Association of Nigeria, Osun State Chapter
(vi) Alh. Yakub Oni, The Chairman, National Youth Council of Nigeria, Osun State Chapter
(vii) The State Director, National Directorate of Employment, Osun State Directorate
(viii) The General Manager, Nigerian Television Authority, Osogbo, Osun State
(ix) The General Manager, Osun State Broadcasting Corporation, Oke Baale, Osogbo


• VENUE: Women and Children Development Initiative Foundation (WOCDIF) Centre, Ring Road, Osogbo, Osun State

• TIME: 10:00 a.m prompt

(F) DAY 2: Wednesday, December 17th, 2009
• ACTIVITIES: (i) Interactive Session with the Youth Legislators
(ii) Documentary Film Show on Nigeria’s legislature

• THE CHAIRMAN OF THE DAY
Hon. Luke Onofiok, The Honourable Speaker, Nigerian Youth Parliament

• VENUE: NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp, Ede, Osun State

• TIME: 10:00 a.m prompt


This auspicious event is FREE for all. Should you be interested in attending or sponsoring, please contact the following for further details:

Mr. Wale Falajiki (08066362555) Miss. Shoyemi Abiodun (08060686872)
Chairman, Central Planning Committee Secretary, Central Planning Committee