Olamiju Alao-Akala, son of the late Oyo State Governor, Adebayo Alao-Akala, has emerged as chairman of the Young Parliamentarians Forum (YPF) of the 10th National Assembly.
Alao-Akala, a member of the House of Representatives representing Ogbomosho Federal Constituency, was nominated unopposed on Tuesday by members of the YPF.
He succeeds Kabir Tukura of Sokoto State.
The YPF was established in 2003 to help young legislators understand issues and equip them with the knowledge and skills to be better lawmakers. It consists of members of parliament who were 40 years of age at the time of election.
In his acceptance speech, Alao-Akala said the forum is a platform to amplify the voices of young legislators in the parliament.
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He promised that the platform would continue to allow young lawmakers to contribute to the development of the National Assembly.
“For me, leading the YPF, which is made up of active young legislators like me, is akin to leading the family to success, growth and achievement of goals. I will, therefore, not take this opportunity lightly, and I will do my best to make sure that I build on the legacies and achievements of my predecessors.
“The YPF is a platform designed to empower and amplify the voices of young lawmakers, enhance our active participation in both the legislative process and leadership position. It serves as an important channel for young parliamentarians to contribute significantly to the work of the parliament while advancing the interests of the next generation and our nation.
“I will continue to explore avenues of growth for us all, while also inviting my fellow young parliamentarians to note that the YPF is anchored on the principle of ‘no decisions about us without us,'” he said.
