The Principal Officers of the South West Youth Parliament paid a courtesy visit to the speaker of Oyo state house of assembly- Rt. Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin on 28|01|2022. The aim of the visit was for the development of Southwest, Nigeria and advancement of youths in the region.

During the visit, the SWYP delegates reiterated the imperativeness of a Southwest youth parliament and the will to work closely with all legislators in the region both at the state level and national level.

The Rt. Hon. Speaker responded by expressing his great interest in the progress of youths in Oyo state, and all youths in the Southwest region and for that reason, he is strongly in support of the Southwest Youth Parliament.

The conversation continued around youth inclusion and participation in governance, and promotion of the Southwest region potentials through proper legislation.

From the visit, it was gathered that the speaker, Rt. Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin, has the interest of Southwest youths at heart and will always be attached to the progress and development of youths.

Spokesperson
Hon. Ameenat Adetoun Yusuf
29|01|2022

January 26,2022

Former Ekiti Governor, Ayodele Fayose has called on PDP delegates who will elect the Governorship Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, to choose Chief Segun Oni, a flag-bearer who will embark on genuine unity of the Party if elected as Governor.

The statement reads:  “As the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) delegates converge in Ado Ekiti to pick their flag-bearer for the 2022 Governorship election,I want them to know the onerous responsibility before them at this crucial stage.

The delegates should put PDP first in their consideration and realize that unity will benefit every section of the Party affairs as it will bring out the best from all corners .They should know that it is this commonality that has made us to forge a common front with other leaders

Fayose said PDP in Ekiti urgently cries for a Candidate with capacity and who can function effectively with a sound understanding of every affairs.

This is the urgent task that confronts the delegates as i remind them not to see their task as just playing the conventional politics; Go out and vote Segun Oni." Fayose urges.

The South West Youth Parliament mourns the death of Oba Saliu Adetunji, the Olubadan of Ibadan

It is with great sadness that the South West Youth Parliament learnt of the death of Oba Saliu Adetunji, the Olubadan of Ibadan land.
We express our sincere condolences to the royal family, Oyo state and the entire south west region. May his soul rest in perfect peace.

Hon. Ameenat Adetoun Yusuf
Spokesperson,
South West Youth Parliament
2/01/2022

COURTESY VISIT TO THE HEADQUATERS STATE LIBRARY OGUN STATE

EDUCATION IS A RIGHT AND NOT A PRIVILEGE....

In the Spirit of Humility, The Minority Leader Southwest Youth Parliament (SWYP) in person of Hon. Adeoluwa Peter Ogundeyi pay a Courtesy Visit to the State Library Headquarters *Simeon Adebo Library Abeokuta Ogun State* Today Wednesday 8th December 2021, in which he was received by the State Library Director *Mr. Franklin Giwa* and his Team.

In their Discussion, he assured the Director a Formidable Relationship between the State Library Board and the Parliament most especially in the area of Education Sector among the Youths and Students in Ogun State, also he assured them a Smooth Relationship through Educative Symposiums, Summits, Workshop, Skill Acquisition and so on in the State.

After a Robust Discussion between the Two Leadership, the Minority Leader was granted a Facility Tour round the Premises.

He appreciate the Director and promise the Board on how the Parliament will be able to collaborate with the Library in resurrecting some abandoned Libraries in the State in which need congent attention for the Youths and Students in having a conducive and convenient Environment while Studying.

Signed:
*Hon. Adeoluwa Peter Ogundeyi*
*Minority Leader*
*Southwest Youth Parliament*
*SWYP*

A renowned king once said: “Kindness and faithfulness keep a king safe, through kindness his throne is made secure.”

His imperial majesty Oba Babatunde Enitan Ogunwusi Ojaja II, The Ooni of Ife has been faithful to the Ife people and Yoruba at large. His kindness and philanthropic gestures cannot be overemphasized.

A king that loves, accommodates, and understands. A speaker of truth to powers that be without fear or favor. A king who is working assiduously in making sure the Yorubas stands as one.

Your keen interest in the development and capacity building of the youth did not and can not go unnoticed neither can it be over emphasized, you have been a king who over the time has proved himself to be a youth lover and a peace-making King not allowing the position you occupies as the Head of Yoruba kings take away your humility and your belief in the younger generation

The Southwest Youth Parliament under the hegemony of Rt. Hon. Temitope E. Joseph uses this medium to felicitate with His Imperial Majesty Oba Babatunde Enitan Ogunwusi Ojaja II, the Ooni of Ife on his 6th coronation anniversary. We pray that the King live long on the throne of his fathers. May Yoruba continues to flourish under the king. May the Almighty Eledumare not forsake the King. So shall it be.

Long live Olori Alade Yoruba.
Long live Ife, the cradle of the Yorubas.
Long live Yoruba.
Long live the federal Republic of Nigeria.

E-Signed;
Hon. JOEL O. Taiwo
Chief Press Secretary, Office of the Hon. Speaker.

The Conference is a response to the continued neglect of Youths in the governance of Ekiti State and a calculated move to reclaim the place Youth in Politics/governance of Ekiti State.

*Special Guests*
1. Cde. Femi Falana SAN
National Chairman, ASCAB.
2. Cde. Kolapo Olatunde
Chairman, NLC-Ekiti State.
3. Cde. Sola Adigun
Chairman, TUC-Ekiti State.
4. Cde. Dr. K.K. Arogundade
Chairman, ASUU-EKSU.
5. Cde. Eyitayo Fabunmi
Chairman, NYCN-Ekiti State
*Host*
Cde. M.O. Ogele Esq.
DG, YALMON.


After a successful deliberation the following resolutions were reached

1. The age range of Youths in Ekiti State politics and political appointments shall be from 18 years to 49 years.

2. Power sharing with Youths in Ekiti State shall be 50/50 in elective and none elective positions.

3. All structures shall work to achieve a Youth block vote starting with 2022 gubernatorial elections.

4. Write a Common People's Manifesto of Youths and Workers to be Chaired by Cde. M.O. Ogele Esq of and Youth Alternative Leadership Movement of Nigeria Co Chaired by Cde. Olumide Fasubaa of South West Youth Parliament.

5. Direct Political engagement of Youths by standing elective seats and direct community engagement through Human Rights, Health, Business Initiatives, Empowerment and Leadership/accountability/politics/governance Conversations.

6. Draft a 50 years development agenda of Ekiti State to be Chaired by Mr. Adesina Adetola of Ekiti Future Agenda and Co Chaired by Alhaji Sikiru Olowoyo of Ekiti Renaissance Movement and Cde. Fabunmi Eyitayo of National Youth Council Nigeria, Ekiti State.

7. Hold government accountable, responsible and responsible to the people of Ekiti State.

8. Maintain good and close relations with the Labour Centres, Workers Unions and Activists.

9. Resist imposition of Youths who have not lived among the people of Ekiti-State.

10. Establishment of Local Government, Constituency, Ward and Unit structures across Ekiti State for effective mobilization and organisation.

The following are signatories to this Communique.

1) Youth for Peace and Security Africa, Ekiti-State Network
2) Youth Alternative Leadership Movement of Nigeria, Ekiti-State Network
3) Nigerian Youths Choice 2023, Ekiti-State Branch
4) Nigeria Citizens Association, Ekiti-State Branch.
5) Nigerian Youth Congress, Ekiti-State Branch
6) Coalition of Nigerian Youth on Security and Safety Affairs.
7) Ekiti Voice
Ekiti Charity Team
9) Federation of Ekiti-State Students Union
11) NANS
12) Association of Ekiti-State Local Government Students Unions
13) SUG EKSU
14) Ekiti Youth Arise
15) South West Youth Parliament
16) Southern Nigeria Youth Assembly
17) Youth Takeover
18) Youths for New Nigeria
19) National Youth Council of Nigeria , Ekiti-State Branch.

Cross Generational Structures

20)Ekiti Future Agenda
21)Ekiti Renaissance Movement
22)Human Rights Defenders and Protectors Association of Nigeria.
23) Ekiti Kini
24) Alliance on Surviving COVID-19 and Beyond.


Issued 24/11/2021.

South West Youth Parliament felicitates with students in the region on the occasion of the International Student's Day Celebration


As the international students' community observes this annual day as a nonpolitical celebration of multiculturalism of the international students, I wish to congratulate all students at all levels on this beautiful occasion.

One common thing amongst all successful people is that they all were different from people around them. Meanwhile, you basically have to unchain your inner strength(s) and follow your passion(s) in order to be successful, it's a basic drive of self believe and never loosing hope of achieving greatness .

As the Speaker of SWYP, I however wish to reiterate my personal commitments and that of the parliament towards contributing our quota to educational development and strengthening our nascent democracy as youth.

While, I wish you all the very best of success on the occasion of this year International Students Day, I beseech you to shun examination malpractices, cultism and all form of unethical behaviours.

I charge you to always pray for the progress of our dear region and Nigeria at large and equally involve yourselves in practices that will promote brotherhood, Unity and progress for the region and Nigeria as a whole.


Rt. Hon. Temitope E. Joseph
Speaker,
South West Youth Parliament
17/11/2021

Temitope Joseph and Olumide Fasubaa emerged as the Speaker and Deputy Speaker during the inauguration of the first assembly of the Southwest Youth Parliament (SWYP).

The duo from Osun and Ekiti State were both inaugurated at Ekiti State House of Assembly complex alongside other honourables from Southwest states.

Other principal officers of the house are Hon. Ogundeyi Adeolu Peter; Minority Leader (Ogun Central), Hon. Rasheed Adeleye; Deputy Majority Leader (Lagos East), Hon. Dimeji Ogunjobi; Chief Whip ( Oyo South).

SWYP is an offshoot of the Nigerian Youth Parliament that is modeled after the Nigerian Parliamentary system. It has 18 members representing their respective Senatorial Districts within the South West geo-political zone.

The activities of the Parliament include protecting the interest of youths, particularly within the South West, and contributing to the progress, peace and development of the region. This is done through constructive deliberations, policy formulations, seminars, workshops, symposiums and summits on leadership training, career building, skill acquisition and youth Investment/empowerment to mention but a few.

Rt Hon Temitope Joseph, the newly decorated speaker, during his acceptance speech delivered on the house commended Ekiti State House of Assembly Speaker, Rt Hon Funminiyi Afuye for his love and support for the youths.

He also appreciated the Southwest Conference of Speakers led by Rt. Hon. Bamidele David Oleyelogun and Ondo State Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu for their unflinching support.

"Dear Southwest Youth, I do know I occupy this office in trust for you and I therefore dedicate myself to the service of this Parliament and our great region.

"This Parliament under my leadership will be an ideological assembly which will be conscious of the fact that we need to make Southwest region a better and more perfect region bounded in peace, unity and harmony.

"Distinguished colleagues, it is on our shoulders the responsibility of working together as a youth parliamentarian who will safeguard the future of our region and our dear country Nigeria," he added.

The Deputy Speaker, Rt Hon Olumide Fasubaa in a press statement made available to journalists in Ado-Ekiti said he took an oath of allegiance of office to represent the interest of the entire youths in Southwest.

He further said, "We are dedicated and motivated to ensure we represent all our youth's interests and also bridge the gap among the Youths across our Senatorial Districts both living at home and in the diaspora

"I want to as well Appreciate our amiable Leader Hon Moses Ademiloye for his recommendation for us to serve and help the current Administration in Ekiti State to achieve greatness.

"It's going to be a total Emancipation in our Legislature," he ended.

The Youth Parliament sits and deliberates on the matters of national importance as it affects youth development. Resolutions reached are passed as voted and proceedings to the head of both chambers of the National Assembly and the President through the Federal Ministry of Youth and Sport Development for consideration.