Young Nigerians must remain part of the country’s lawmaking process. Femi Gbajabiamila says the National Assembly should continue listening to young people to strengthen democracy and drive national development.
ABUJA, FCT — Femi Gbajabiamila, Chief of Staff to President Bola Tinubu, has called on the National Assembly to continue creating opportunities for young Nigerians and other stakeholders to contribute to the country’s legislative process. He made the appeal while addressing participants at a legislative engagement programme in Abuja, according to an official statement.
Why This Happened
Gbajabiamila said sustainable national development depends on institutions that encourage dialogue and public participation. According to him, lawmakers should continue consulting citizens, especially young people, whose ideas and contributions remain important to Nigeria’s democratic growth.
He added that engagement between legislators and citizens helps build trust, improve policymaking and strengthen democratic institutions.
What They Said
Speaking at the event, Gbajabiamila commended the National Assembly for providing platforms where citizens can contribute to national discussions.
He urged lawmakers to sustain the initiative, saying young Nigerians should continue to share their ideas on governance, policy and national development. According to him, inclusive participation will help produce better laws that reflect the needs of Nigerians.
Who Is Femi Gbajabiamila?
Femi Gbajabiamila is the Chief of Staff to President Bola Tinubu. He previously served as Speaker of the House of Representatives from 2019 to 2023 and remains one of Nigeria’s prominent political figures. During his time in the National Assembly, he championed several legislative reforms and youth-focused initiatives.
What This Means for Nigeria
The development means public engagement is expected to remain an important part of Nigeria’s legislative process. Continued dialogue between lawmakers, young Nigerians and other stakeholders could improve policy decisions, encourage civic participation and strengthen confidence in democratic institutions.
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