The Osun House of Assembly, on Tuesday, declared that “Not Too Young To Run Bill” which was presented before the lawmakers in 2017 would be given speedy passage after the conclusion of its deliberation on the Constitutional Amendments Bill forwarded to by the National Assembly. The House maintained that ‘Not Too Young To Run Bill’, the nation can achieve more through the agility and dynamism of its youth population in addressing socio-economic challenges, facing Nigeria. While explaining that Osun legislature’s stand on the bill was in tandem with national aspiration, especially for the promotion of youths to the leadership position, Oyintiloye stated that “Osun Assembly’s disposition to the bill is positive. If you are following up with the activities of the house, you will come to terms and agree that the assembly strongly believes in youth engagement and youth inclusion in governance. ALSO READ: 19 states yet to pass ‘Not-Too-Young-to-Run Bill’ ―Group

Source: Nigerian Tribune February 20, 2018 14:48 UTC