By Gift Chapi Odekina, Abuja
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep. Abbas Tajudeen, has called for deliberate efforts to prepare young Nigerians for leadership, saying they should no longer be seen merely as the leaders of tomorrow but as active participants in shaping the nation’s future.
Abbas made the call on Tuesday at the launch of the Leadership for Equity, Advocacy and Development (LEAD) Fellowship, organised by the Gender Mobile Initiative (GMI) at the National Assembly, Abuja.
Represented by the Chairman of the House Committee on Women Affairs and Social Development, Hon. Kafilat Ogbara, the Speaker said Nigeria’s youthful population must be equipped with the knowledge, ethical values, institutional exposure and leadership skills required for effective public service.
He said leadership goes beyond holding political office, stressing that it is rooted in responsibility, accountability and respect for democratic institutions.
