…It is designed to provide a platform for young Nigerians to voice their concerns, share their ideas, and engage directly with legislative leaders on issues impacting their lives and futures
MON JULY 29 2024-theGBJournal| Nigeria’s Senate and House of Representatives will convene an emergency session in their respect chambers Wednesday amidst rising calls for a nationwide protest.
A memorandum to effect has been issued by the Senate Clerk conveying the Senate President’s (Senator Goodswill Akpabio) directive on the meeting.
The Senate has scheduled their meeting for 12 noon on Wednesday.
Similarly, the House of Representatives special emergency session will hold on Wednesday.
The directive for the session was communicated through an internal memorandum issued by the Clerk of the House, Dr. Yahaya Danzaria, on Sunday, pursuant to the directive of the Speaker, Abbas Tajudeen.
The House had commenced its annual recess on Tuesday, July 23, 2024, which often provides Members with the opportunity to engage extensively with their constituencies, ensuring that the legislative process remains attuned to public input.
”It is, however, customary for the House to reconvene from recess to address pressing national issues. The forthcoming session will focus on critical matters requiring immediate legislative attention. Honourable Members are expected to make the necessary arrangements to ensure their presence,” Speaker Tajudeen said.
”Additionally, the reconvening will facilitate a significant engagement with young Nigerians through a town hall meeting hosted by the Speaker of the House, Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, Ph.D., on Wednesday at the National Assembly.”
Organised in collaboration with YIAGA Africa and Konrad Adenauer Stiftung (KAS), the town hall will bring together youth leaders, students from tertiary institutions, young professionals, and representatives from various youth organisations and civil society groups.
The House of Representatives said the town hall is a key component of the Legislative Agenda of the 10th House, which emphasises sustained youth engagement and the promotion of youth political participation.
It is designed to provide a platform for young Nigerians to voice their concerns, share their ideas, and engage directly with legislative leaders on issues impacting their lives and futures.
”This initiative aims to bridge the gap between policymakers and the younger generation, ensuring that policies and laws are inclusive and address the specific needs of the youth,” the Speaker said.
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