Legislature must continue to hear from young Nigerians – Gbajabiamila

Femi Gbajabiamila, Chief of Staff to President Bola Tinubu, has called on the National Assembly to foster inclusive governance by consistently engaging with young Nigerians and other key stakeholders. He emphasized that the legislature should ensure citizens comprehend the processes of lawmaking, public resource appropriation, and the role of legislative oversight in safeguarding national interests.

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Citizens should be able to follow how laws are made, understand how public resources are appropriated, and see how legislative oversight protects the national interests.

Speaking at the 2026 National Assembly Open Week in Abuja, Gbajabiamila stressed the necessity for lawmakers to maintain regular dialogue with diverse segments of Nigerian society. "The legislature must continue to hear from young Nigerians, hear from the women, hear from persons with disabilities, civil society, the private sector, professional bodies, and communities across the federation," he stated.

Reflecting on his tenure as Speaker of the House of Representatives, Gbajabiamila acknowledged the challenges of legislative leadership. He noted the significant responsibility of balancing competing interests to uphold national unity and advance the common good. "Having had the privilege of serving as Speaker of the House of Representatives, I understand the weight of the gavel and the difficult task of reconciling competing interests in a manner that preserves unity and advances the common good," he added.

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The legislature must continue to hear from young Nigerians, hear from the women, hear from persons with disabilities, civil society, the private sector, professional bodies, and communities across the federation.

The article also includes a brief biographical note on the author, Olugbenga Ige, a journalist at Punch Newspapers with over nine years of experience.

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Having had the privilege of serving as Speaker of the House of Representatives, I understand the weight of the gavel and the difficult task of reconciling competing interests in a manner that preserves unity and advances the common good.