The 2021 students legislative summit tagged “21st century legislation,role of young Parliamentarians in effective governance” has ended in Akure, the Ondo state capital.
The programme was put together by the legislative arm of the National Association of Ondo state students (NAOSS).
At the well attended summit, notable Ondo state indigenes who have played. vital roles in the development of students were honoured.
Among those honoured at the event were: Hon, Tajudeen Adeyemi Adefioye (Small Alhaji), Member House of Representatives Idanre/Ifedore Federal Constituency, Hon Gboluga Ikengboju, Member House of representatives, Okitipupa/Irele federal constituency, Hon Emmanuel Igbasan, former commissioner for economic planning and budget, former national president of NAOSS, Olarenwaju Akeredolu, Alex Ajipe among others.
In his speech, Senate President of NAOSS, Akindoyo Joshua said the students’ body would continue to appreciate people who have assisted the association.
He said, “We selected some set of leaders for award presentation becaue of their contributions towards youths and development of education in the state”.
Speaking with reporters at the end of the event, Hon Adefisoye popularly known as small Alhaji, urged the students and young Nigerians to participate in the ongoing voter registration exercise.
He stated that getting registered as a voter was the first step to political participation.
His words, “To participate politics, you need to make money. Politics is expensive. You can be in politics without spending lot of money. You can go for appointment. You can be a Personnel Assistant. You can be a supporter. You can be in politics without spending money. You If you want to go for high office, you need money. You have to print posters, you have to move around.”
On insecurity, Hon Adefisoye stated that only effective and functional local government system working with the traditional institutions could stop insecurity in across the country.
“Effective security is for the local government to start functioning. When the local government start functioning and the chairman are in charge. It will help. The best thing is for the proper local government and councillors to do their work.”
The Ondo lawmaker assured the students that he would vote for restructuring of the country if the issue is tabled for voting at the floor of the House.
Hon Adefisoye said he supported restructuring because he believed it is the best for Nigerians.