The Senate says it is working currently on a bill to set aside 30 per cent of seats at the National Assembly and 40 per cent of seats at states’ houses of assembly for young people.
The Deputy Senate President, Sen. Ovie Omo-Agege, made the disclosure in Lokoja on Friday at a symposium entitled” Insecurity in Nigeria And The role of Youths to mark the 46th birthday of Gov. Yahaya Bello of Kogi.
Omo- Agege said “if youths are given such opportunity, they will not have the time to participate in protests when they will be seated at executive council meetings.”
The lawmaker said that the All Progressives Party APC C was proud of Bello and his performance as governor in Kogi, pointing out that Bello had contributed greatly to the growth of the APC.
“You have made great efforts to grow the party for us, especially through your efforts in mobilising youths and those with special needs into the party. Our party is proud of you.
