Hunger Protest: Reps To Hold Emergency Sitting
The House of Representatives has cut short its recess to meet with youth groups in a last ditch effort to stop the 10-day protest against bad governance slated to commence on August 1
A statement from the office of the Speaker, Abbas Tajudeen, said a plenary session will hold on Wednesday.
The House had commenced its annual recess on July 23, which enabled the members to engage extensively with their constituencies to ensure that the legislative process was attuned to public input. This period also allows for in-depth engagements at the grassroots, facilitating a deeper understanding of the constituents’ needs and priorities.
“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.
“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.”
The statement issued by Rep. Akin Rotimi Jr, the
House Spokesman, indicated that the townhall was 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.
“This 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 statement said.
It added that the 10th House of Representatives would remain steadfast in representing the interests of the Nigerian people and advancing the nation’s development.
