The House of Representatives in Nigeria has called on the country’s youths to take centre stage in shaping the nation’s democratic future by actively participating in the 2027 general elections, stressing that the quality of Nigeria’s democracy will largely depend on the choices, conduct and civic engagement of young people.
This Clarion call was made on Thursday at a Youth Town Hall, one of the flagship events of the 2026 National Assembly Open Week held at the National Assembly Complex in Abuja.
Delivering his goodwill message, the Minister of Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande, applauded the National Assembly for institutionalising the Youth Town Hall, describing it as a landmark initiative that has opened the legislature to meaningful youth engagement.
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Nigerian youths were asked to move beyond discussions and translate their passion into sustained civic engagement before, during and after the 2027 general elections.
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