NYP Unveils Legislative Internship Programme

Nigerian Youth Parliament (NYP) has launched a legislative internship programmes to mark the International Day of Parliamentarians for members.

The occasion marked a significant step in promoting youth inclusion, legislative education, and leadership development in Nigeria.

Senate president Godswill Akpabio, represented by Senator Yemi Adaramodu, chairman of the Senate Committee on Youth and Sports Development, commended the Nigerian Youth Parliament for its forward-looking vision and reaffirmed the Upper House commitment to supporting platforms that empower young Nigerians for future leadership.

Adaramodu underscored NYP’s initiatives as crucial to nurturing a generation of informed and responsible leaders.

He emphasised that the Legislative Internship Programme, which will commence immediately after the National Assembly’s legislative recess, offers young parliamentarians a unique opportunity to gain firsthand experience in legislative practice and policy engagement.

A key highlight of the event was the official unveiling of the first edition of The Mace Magazine, a publication designed to amplify youth voices, document legislative progress, and promote civic education. The inaugural edition features the midterm legislative achievements of the 10th Senate, special interviews with key senators and youth stakeholders, and the expectations of Nigerian youth regarding the leadership of the current National Assembly.

The event also featured impactful paper presentations by Rt. Hon. Ahmed Musa Barade, the accountant general of Nasarawa State, and Associate Professor Ahmed Adamu, both of whom shared insights on youth accountability, institutional participation, and leadership development.

Current and former members of the Nigerian Youth Parliament, student representative councils, civil society organisations, youth leaders, and other stakeholders were in attendance, dedicated to strengthening democratic governance through youth involvement.

This milestone reaffirms Nigeria’s dedication to deepening democratic values, fostering participatory governance, and building a new generation of leaders equipped to drive national transformation.