FG Backs 30% Youth Quota Bill, Pledges Full Support for Youth-Friendly Governance Agenda
The Federal Government has declared full support for the proposed Youth Quota in Parliament Bill, which seeks to reserve 30 percent of parliamentary seats for young Nigerians aged 25 to 35, including women and persons with disabilities. The Minister of Youth Development, Comrade Olawande Ayodele, announced the government’s backing while joining ongoing advocacy efforts for the bill.
He affirmed his commitment to collaborate with campaigners, amplify the initiative, and ensure that young people’s voices are adequately represented in the nation’s constitution. The bill, sponsored by Hon.
Olamijuwonlo Alao Akala, Chairman of the House Committee on Youth, passed its first reading in the National Assembly on November 12.
The minister noted that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration has already set a strong precedent for youth inclusion by appointing more young Nigerians into government roles than any previous administration. “The present administration has reassured that quota for youth is part of its policy agenda,” he said, expressing confidence in the bill’s successful passage. He commended the advocacy team led by Hon.
Blessing Oyefeso, President of Nigeria Youths in Politics and Team Lead for the Youth Quota in Parliament Bill Advocacy, praising their dedication to advancing youth participation in governance. According to him, the government’s commitment to working with youth-led groups marks a significant milestone in strengthening democratic inclusion.
The Youth Quota in Parliament Bill is considered a major step toward empowering young Nigerians and expanding their participation in national decision-making and governance.
