Youth parliamentarians unveil legislative internship program
The Nigerian Youth Parliament (NYP) has launched a legislative internship programme to commemorate the International Day of Parliamentarian for members. This historical occasion marked a significant step in promoting youth inclusion, legislative education, and leadership development in Nigeria. Representing the President of the Senate, Senator Godswill O. Akpabio, was Senator Yemi Adaramodu, Chairman of the […]
The Nigerian Youth Parliament (NYP) has launched a legislative internship programme to commemorate the International Day of Parliamentarian for members.
This historical occasion marked a significant step in promoting youth inclusion, legislative education, and leadership development in Nigeria.
Representing the President of the Senate, Senator Godswill O. Akpabio, was Senator Yemi Adaramodu, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Youth and Sports Development.
In his goodwill address, Senator Adaramodu commended the Nigerian Youth Parliament for its forward-looking vision and reaffirmed the Senate’s commitment to supporting platforms that empower young Nigerians for future leadership.
A key highlight of the event was the official unveiling of the first edition of The Mace Magazine — a publication designed to amplify youth voices, document legislative progress, and promote civic education. The inaugural edition features the midterm legislative achievements of the 10th Senate, special interviews with key senators and youth stakeholders, and the expectations of Nigerian youth regarding the leadership of the current National Assembly.
Senator Adaramodu praised the NYP’s initiatives as crucial to nurturing a generation of informed and responsible leaders. He emphasized that the Legislative Internship Program, which will commence immediately after the National Assembly’s legislative recess, offers young parliamentarians a unique opportunity to gain firsthand experience in legislative practice and policy engagement.
The event also featured impactful paper presentations by Rt. Hon. Ahmed Musa Barade, Accountant General of Nasarawa State, and Associate Professor Ahmed Adamu, both of whom shared insights on youth accountability, institutional participation, and leadership development.
In attendance were current and former members of the Nigerian Youth Parliament, students’ representative councils, civil society organizations, youth leaders, and other stakeholders dedicated to strengthening democratic governance through youth involvement.
This milestone reaffirms Nigeria’s dedication to deepening democratic values, fostering participatory governance, and building a new generation of leaders equipped to drive national transformation.