Instill Self-reliance in Youths, Engage Secondary School Leavers in Skill Acquisition, Ekiti Youth Parliament Urged

                      

The Ekiti State Youth Parliament has urged parents and guardians across the state to instill self-reliance in their wards, most especially secondary school leavers by engaging them in skill acquisition on the completion of their school leaving certificate examination.

This call was made as part of the resolutions reached by the youth parliament during a sitting at the Ekiti State House of Assembly, one of the activities to commemorate the 2021 International Youth Day.

Speaker of the Youth Parliament, who doubles as the Chairman of Conference of Youth Parliament speakers in the country, Rt. Hon. Oluwatoba Fatunla stressed on the need for parents and guardians to encourage their children to embrace technical education and vocational trainings.

While passing a vote of confidence on the Governor of the State, Dr. John Kayode Fayemi for various giant strides recorded in the State, Hon. Fatunla, however, prayed the State Government to provide subvention to all registered Youth organizations in the State.

He also solicited the sponsorship of well-to-do individuals in the state, corporate and non-governmental organizations, and government at all levels towards organizing developmental trainings for Ekiti Youths to boost their self-reliance.

Also at the sitting, the Youth Parliament stressed the need for youth inclusion in governance, as it pushed for a 40 percent youth inclusion at all government levels, noting that youths under the category shouldn't be more than 40years of age.

Meanwhile, the State Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development, Mr. Michael Awopetu, had earlier highlighted activities slated to mark the International Youth Day to include lectures, symposium and general discussion, road Walk, among others.

EYP PRESENTS PLENARY SITTING BILLS, MOTIONS TO EKITI STATE GOVERNOR

Following the Ekiti State Youth Parliament August 10, 2021 special plenary sitting, held at the Ekiti State House of Assembly, the Parliament has Presented the summary of the bills passed and motions moved at the plenary sitting to the Ekiti State Governor, Dr. John Kayode Fayemi, ably represented by the Deputy Governor, Otunba Bisi Egbeyemi. 

According to the Speaker of the Parliament, Rt. Hon. Oluwatoba Fatunla, the document contains strategies, suggestions and recommendations on how best to engage the youths, put a stop to unemployment and galvanize the youths towards economic empowerment, liberation, self-reliance, self-sufficiency and prosperity.

He was quoted as saying that "we need a better deal, more space in government for the youths to showcase their potential and capability. 

We demanded 40% in all government appointment for the youths below 40years of age. 

We shall continue to represent the interest of our youths at every forum."