By Taiye Odewale
Abuja
President of the Senate, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, has said that the National Assembly is committed to ensuring greater youth participation in governance to guarantee the country’s future.
Speaking when he played host to the Nigerian Youth Parliament, led by its Speaker, Hon. Ayodele John Obe, in Abuja, Saraki said part of the change policy of the present administration was geared towards effective engagement of the younger generation so as to raise vibrant leaders who would steer the ship of state in future.
He stated that the Senate would continue to acknowledge the efforts of the youth in governance and national, adding that: “I want to confirm our commitment as the Senate on empowerment of the youths, not only because you are the majority in the population but also because we believe you are the owners of the future.
“In terms of innovation and entrepreneurship, our youth have displayed much zeal and in the light of this, we will continue to partner with you,” he said.
The Senate President, who acknowledged the mandate of the 109-man Youth Parliament, said their request, would be looked into to ensure that they were imbued with necessary legislative skills.
Earlier, the Speaker of the 3rd Session of the Nigerian Youth Parliament, Hon. Ayodele John Obe, commended the visionary and robust leadership of the Senate President.
“Under your delightful efforts, commitment and proactive leadership, the 8th Senate has provided the much needed legislative impulse, insight and oversight functions. Thus, worthy of note, is that this breakthrough was recorded amidst severe turbulence,” Obe stated.
