.png)
It's no longer news that the French President, Emmanuel Macron is a 39-Year old. Perhaps, what will be news will be the dominance of his cabinet members with his peers. Be that as it may, the popular (African) axiom of "Youths are tomorrow's leaders" seem to have been expunged. Justin Trudeau, 46 has been the Prime Minister of Canada since 2015.
However, some youths in Nigeria also Want to thread a similar path. A bill that seeks to reduce the age of political office seekers has been submitted to Nigeria's hallowed chambers. Interestingly, the bill has now gotten to the stage where it's been considered by the respective committee.
To further intensify the awareness of this stride, an awareness walk has been scheduled for Tuesday, 16 May 2017. The point of convergence will be the New Yidi roundabout, Ilorin. Participants will from there Match to Kwara state house of Assembly to seek the support of the lawmakers.
They however reiterated that the walk should not be mistaken for a protest or anti-government, but rather a peaceful one that seeks the support of the lawmakers.
To be a part of this, you can send your full name and this code (KW/NTYTR/referral) to either 08138563786 or 08170379990 e.g. Olasupo Abideen Opeyemi KW/NTYTR/ELEMOSHO to 08138563786 or 08170379990.
Muhammad Basheer Ishola
UCJ, Unilorin
No comments:
Post a Comment
Please leave you comment