The Nigerian House of Representatives will host 161 students from 141 Nigerian universities to a 2-day interactive forum on the 9 and 10 of May 2016 at the National Assembly Complex in Abuja.
National assembly hosts 161 Nigerian students
The event would feature seminars on a wide range of issues including “Role of Students in Improving the Quality of Education in Nigeria” a debate on Youth Unemployment, among other activities.
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The forum is an initiative of Speaker, Rt. Hon. Yakubu Dogara which was envisioned to promote active youth inclusiveness in the democratic process.
The event would feature seminars on a wide range of issues including “Role of Students in Improving the Quality of Education in Nigeria”, “Reviews of Laws Establishing Tertiary Institutions in Nigeria”, a debate on Youth Unemployment, among other activities.
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The Nigerian government has been working towards empowering the youths with various ideas.
Lagos state governor, Akinwumi Ambode assured Nigerian youths that his administration will improve the quality of education in tertiary institutions owned by the state to make graduates wealth creators.
He also added that the government has established the Employment Trust Fund for the purpose of empowering young entrepreneurs.
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