Youths and Sports Development

Nigeria has one of the youngest populations in the world, with a significant proportion under the age of 30. Given the potential of this demographic, we must prioritise youth development Also, sports has been a tool for national cohesion and unity in Nigeria The 10th House of Representatives will prioritise these legislative measures to promote youth and sports development.

1. Increase institutional and financial support to the Young Parliamentarians Forum to increase youth participation in the legislature.
2. Support the establishment of empowerment programmes, vocational training centres, and skill development initiatives to equip young Nigerians with relevant skills for the job market.
3. Increase the budget allocation for education, focusing on modern curricula, infrastructure, vocational training, and technological skills (see Agenda 5 above).
4. Drive legislation that supports promoting Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education at all levels, as well as establishing technology incubators and accelerators (see Agenda 5 above).
5. Incentivise private sector companies to employ and train youth through tax breaks or grants.
6. Support the Executive to launch public work programmes targeting young people, especially in infrastructure development and agriculture.
7. Mandate representation of young people in decision-making bodies, such as boards, committees, and councils, at all levels of government.
8. Support the development programmes that enable young farmers to access land and modern farming equipment.
9. Develop a National Assembly Youth Engagement Strategy in collaboration with stakeholders such as National Youth Parliament, YIAGA Africa etc to provide a framework for sustained youth engagement in legislative governance.
10. Initiate legislative measures that promote sports development as tools for national unity and cohesion.
11. Support the development of sports at grassroots levels, in schools, and among underrepresented groups.
12. Introduce and expand a legislative mentorship programme in collaboration with stakeholders, including National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), Policy and Legal Advocacy Centre (PLAC), etc.