Draft:Gombe State Youth Parliament

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The Gombe State Youth Parliament[1] serves as the state youth legislative and leadership training ground for youth. It is one of the State Youth Parliaments established by the Nigerian Youth Parliament. The aim of the Parliament is to deliberate on issues affecting young people and their contemporary challenges.[2][3]

Gombe State Youth Parliament
2nd Assembly
Type
Term limits
1
Leadership
Speaker
Rt Hon. Muhammad Amin Jibril Kwami
Structure
Seats24
Length of term
2 years

History[edit]

The parliament hold its mock plenary session at Gombe State House of Assembly in Gombe. The Gombe State Youth Parliament is a non-partisan organization with organizational structure and principal officers established in July 2019, it's pioneer Speaker Rt. Hon. Khalid Ahmed Kumo served for two years from 2019 to October 2021.[4][5]

It could be recalled that, The Nigerian Youth Parliament was first proclaimed in 2008 by the late President of the Federal Republic of[6] Nigeria, Umaru Musa Yaradua GCFR[7][8]

Previous Speakers[edit]

Rt Hon. Khalid Ahmed Kumo is the pioneer Speaker who was served from 2019 to 2021[1]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b III, Admin (2019-07-04). "Gombe youth parliament elects officials". Blueprint Newspapers Limited. Retrieved 2023-09-14.
  2. ^ Chima (2021-10-13). "Gov Yahaya lauds Gombe Youth Parliament for enthroning leadership qualities". Periscope Nigeria. Retrieved 2023-09-14.
  3. ^ Azubuike, Chima (2019-08-14). "International Youth Day: Gombe youths seek inclusive, accessible education". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 2023-09-14.
  4. ^ "Khalid - KidsRights". www.thekidsrightschangemakers.org. Retrieved 2023-09-14.
  5. ^ "Awareness Raising Meeting for Youth and Advocacy for Protection of Children's rights Report by Khalid Ahmed - Issuu". issuu.com. 2020-11-26. Retrieved 2023-09-14.
  6. ^ "Youth Parliament Commemorates Youth Day, Calls for Inclusion - THISDAYLIVE". www.thisdaylive.com. Retrieved 2023-09-14.
  7. ^ "Nigerian Youth Parliament Commends Sunday Dare - THISDAYLIVE". www.thisdaylive.com. Retrieved 2023-09-14.
  8. ^ Ijaseun, David (2023-07-20). "Exclusion fuels anger of young Nigerians, voter apathy, erodes patriotism - Edidi". Businessday NG. Retrieved 2023-09-14.