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The Nigerian Youth Parliament (NYP) is a Legislative and Developmental Training Institution, created to strengthen, reinforce and consolidate efforts in empowering Young People through meaningful Youth representation in driving Nigeria’s developmental agenda.

The Nigerian Youth Parliament was first Proclaimed in 2008 by the late President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Umaru Musa Yar’adua GCFR With Rt. Hon Luke Onofiok as the Pioneer Speaker. The Incumbent Speaker of Nigerian Youth Parliament is Rt. Hon Mubarak Minjinyawa.

EKITI YOUTH PARLIAMENT is the Ekiti State chapter of NIGERIAN YOUTH PARLIAMENT

While the first and second Speakers of EKITI YOUTH PARLIAMENT are Rt. Hon Adedamola Ogunmola and Rt. Hon Dayo Akeredolu. The Incumbent Speaker is Rt. Hon Toba Fatunla.

The Youth Parliament sits and deliberates on matters of national/state importance as it affects youth development. Resolutions reached are passed as votes and proceedings to the Heads Ekiti State House of Assembly and the Governor through the Ministry of Youth and Sports Development for considerations.

The Parliament is a platform for youths to voice out their views and opinions on a range of Local, State and National issues. The Youth Parliament is meant to not only help members in their personal development as useful citizens but also serve the purpose of articulating their views on vital issues affecting young people in Ekiti State and also conveying same to government.