Kwara State youngest lawmaker, Hon. Rukayat Shittu, representing Owode Onire at the State House of Assembly, has joined her peers from around the globe for the Organization of Parliamentary Work programme in France.
In a statement by the convener of an independent grassroots organization, Kwara Must Change, Abdulrazaq Hamzat, on Tuesday, the initiative, jointly organized by the French Senate and National Assembly and coordinated by Campus France, would offer young lawmakers and other parliamentary workers a unique platform to engage in high-level parliamentary training and knowledge exchange.
The statement also said that the programme is designed to deepen participants’ understanding of legislative processes, policy formulation, and international governance standards.
“Through this experience, Shittu, representing her constituency in Kwara State, will gain critical insights into the intricacies of parliamentary work, enriching her capacity to serve in the Nigerian legislature.
Shittu’s participation highlights her commitment to progressive governance and youth representation in Nigeria.
Hamzat, who described the lawmaker as a trailblazer for young people in politics, said that the lawmaker had continued to inspire a new generation to engage in public service and governance.
“Her visit also underscores the importance of international partnerships in nurturing young leaders who will shape the future of governance worldwide.
“The French government’s invitation reaffirms the potential of youth in global legislative affairs. Shittu’s presence in the program is not only a milestone for her personally but also a testament to Nigeria’s growing influence on the international stage”.
Hamzat said that the lawmaker’s training in France is expected to impact her contributions back home, “fostering a more informed and globally aware approach to her legislative duties”.
“As Shittu engages with counterparts from various countries, her journey exemplifies the importance of international collaboration in creating a vibrant and effective legislative environment.
“Her experience in France stands as an inspiring story of youth empowerment, signalling promising developments in Nigeria’s political landscape”.
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