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OrderPaper to Undergraduates: “Prioritise legislative accountability to get future you desire”

Taiwo-Sidiq cited the failure of effective oversight and representation by African parliaments as a major contributor to the worrisome wave of coups he described as a viral infection across the continent, while urging Nigeria’s youth to take governance and accountability more seriously         Students of Nigerian tertiary institutions have been charged to prioritise the demand for accountability from their legislators as an important step in engendering good governance, sustainable development and creating...

Ajibulu: “Nigeria’s potentials for greatness still potent, citizens must show patriotism”

Ajibulu; a media personality advocates that Nigerians create a positive narrative about the country, promote that which is good about them, engender that which is thriving, and attend to the deep concerns that have affected the country in a mature and sober way.           A social media influencer, communication consultant, writer and publisher of Veracity Desk, Emmanuel Ajibulu, says Nigeria is better as a united nation despite the challenges confronting it....

Wikina: “Tech, creative arts; ‘solution’ to Nigeria’s unemployment challenge”

Executive Director of Policy Shapers, Ebenezar Wikina also advocated the investment of 15 to 20 per cent of both national and subnational governments’ budgets on education in line with the recommendation of the United Nations Education, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) for developing countries.     Federal and State governments across the country have been urged to provide an enabling environment for technologically inclined initiatives, skills acquisition, and support for the creative arts industry as...

IYD 2023: “Review education curricula to solve unemployment challenge” – OPEN Space

Panellists at OrderPaper Parliamentary Engagement Nigeria (OPEN) Space discuss root causes of youth employment in Nigeria   READ ALSO: Elumelu: “Nigeria needs reset; investment in social infrastructure, civil society”       With youth unemployment still a topical issue in Nigeria, stakeholders have made a case for a review of the curricula as part of urgent reforms for the country’s educational system. This position was echoed on Friday at an Online Parliament Discourse themed: Youth,...

Elumelu: “Nigeria needs reset; investment in social infrastructure, civil society”

At Annual General Conference of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Tony Elumelu calls on leaders to create a ‘joined-up government task force’ to champion Nigeria’s youth and entrepreneurs at the highest level. Describes the joblessness of Nigeria’s youth as betrayal of a generation, and plundering of the commonwealth as inhumane and cruel.     READ ALSO: #NBAAGC2023: Keynote Address delivered by Tony Elumelu | FULL TEXT   Billionaire and philanthropist, Tony O. Elumelu has called...

#NBAAGC2023: Keynote Address delivered by Tony Elumelu | FULL TEXT

KEYNOTE ADDRESS BY TONY ELUMELU CFR AT THE NIGERIAN BAR ASSOCIATION’S ANNUAL GENERAL CONFERENCE 2023     INTRODUCTIONS AND PROTOCOLS. Mr. President and our Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, His Excellency Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR. We have come together today united. United with one ambition, one duty – nation building. I thank Yakubu Maikyau (SAN), President of the Nigerian Bar Association and his leadership for the honour of speaking here today – and the...

OPINION: Opara’s Sixty Worthy Ornaments

Dr. Austin Uganwa celebrates Rt. Hon. Austin Adiele Opara, former Deputy Speaker of the Fifth House of Representatives, as he clocks sixty,      READ ALSO: Composition of the 10th House of Reps Standing Committees   Rivers-born Politician, Rt. Hon. Austin Opara, has been described as a source of inspiration, leading light and pillar of strength to his people, who has made his mark in the nation’s shadowy political landscape. Public Affairs Consultant and academic, Dr...

Niger: OrderPaper’s ACEs urge use of Shuttle Diplomacy in resolving impasse

Active Citizens Engaging the Legislature (ACEs) is an initiative of OrderPaper; Nigeria’s foremost independent parliamentary monitoring organisation and policy think tank, conceived to achieve the implementation of its Legislative Accountability and Constituency Engagement (Leg’ACE) Programme.       As stakeholders continue to seek solutions to the political situation in Niger Republic, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has been urged to pursue the option of shuttle diplomacy more vigorously. This call was made...

NEDC: “I’ll bring selfless service and futuristic ideas on board” – Rep. Onuigbo

Onuigbo notes that the Board of the North East Development Commission (NEDC) must structure its plans in a manner that renews hope and delivers development that is enduring and sustainable.      READ ALSO: 9th NASS: OrderPaper inducts five lawmakers into MVP Hall of Fame   The South East representative on the Board of the North East Development Commission (NEDC), Rep. Sam Onuigbo, has pledged to bring selfless service anchored on the vision of providing advice...

Oyo lawmaker decries low representation of Women in Nigerian Politics 

Lone female federal lawmaker in Oyo State rallies colleagues toward tackling discriminatory laws and practices and challenging traditional gender norms that limit women’s roles in public life.     “Our women policymakers should be equipped with legislative ninja moves and public speaking magic, ready to conquer any challenge that comes their way,”  – Rep. Tolulope Akande-Sadipe   READ ALSO: Tinubu replaces Ministerial nominee; Maryam, sends two fresh names       A Member of the...

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