The Deputy President of the Senate and first Deputy Speaker of the Parliament of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), Senator Barau Jibrin, have assured that the National Assembly will continue to enhance the relevant legislative framework to create more opportunities for Nigerian youths and tackle brain drain in the country.
He assured of the readiness of the ECOWAS Parliament to create an enabling environment within the West African sub-region through legislation to promote the socio-economic welfare of the people.
Senator Barau, while speaking at The Companion (Association of Muslim Men in Business and the Professions) 2024 conference and the 6th national discourse at the National Universities Commission (NUC) in Abuja on Saturday, noted that the theme of the conference, ‘Between patriotism and self-preservation’ and the topic, ‘Dilemma of the Nigerian youth: challenges at home, uncertainties abroad’, reflect the ethical dilemma confronting some of the country’s youth whose skewed mindset is not allowing them to appreciate the value and true essence of being Nigerian.
He added that working with the executive arm, the federal legislature will create opportunities for the youth to pursue their potential to the highest levels within the country’s shores.
“Let me use this opportunity to reiterate that the National Assembly is committed to enhancing relevant laws that will make Nigeria conducive for our youths and make them remain here to contribute to national development. I assure you that the legislative and executive arms of government are working together to create opportunities for our teeming youths to reach the zenith of their potential.
“I will also ensure that given my position as the first Deputy Speaker of the ECOWAS Parliament, the parliament shall have seamless legislation that will promote the socioeconomic welfare of the people of our sovereign nations, especially the youth,” he said.
Nigeria Tribune
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