The fifth Assembly of the Lagos State Youth Parliament was officially inaugurated by the Lagos State Government.
During the event held on Wednesday at the Lagos State House of Assembly’s Lateef Jakande Chamber, Mr. Mobolaji Ogunlende, the Commissioner of the Ministry of Youth and Social Development, said that the youth under Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s administration would receive special attention.
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. The Ministry of Youth is at the forefront of this. We have ensured the best were picked for the fifth Assembly through a rigorous and transparent process handled by the Permanent Secretary, principal officers in the ministry, and myself.
“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.”
Members of the fifth Assembly of Youth Parliament were counseled by Mr. Abimbola Orekoya, Chairman of the House Committee on Youth, to observe proper behavior, follow dress codes, assess community needs, and work with the Ministry of Youth and Social Development to promote initiatives that will positively impact the vulnerable.
Mrs. Toyin Oke-Osanyintolu, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Youth and Social Development, 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. Therefore, utilise your period as a youth lawmaker to learn, unlearn and relearn to add value to the lives of more than 10 million youths resident in Lagos State.”
Itunuoluwa Soniregun, the Speaker of the Fifth Assembly, pledged in her inaugural address to work tirelessly with every member of the House to surpass the accomplishments of their forebears.
The 4th Assembly, led by Mr. Abayomi Ogidan and represented by Comfort Ajakaiye, was dissolved earlier on this day. With a report on the Agbowa Clean Water Community Project which was one of the major initiatives that the departing lawmakers carried out.
