• About Us
    • Àtẹ́lẹwọ́ Podcast
  • Contact
  • Cookie Policy
  • Disclaimer
  • Privacy Policy
  • Sitemap
Freelanews
Advertisement
  • Home
  • News
    • Crime
  • Business
  • Brands
  • Banking
  • Opinion
  • Interview
  • Entertainment
  • Podcast
    • Àtẹ́lẹwọ́
  • Sports
  • Events
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • News
    • Crime
  • Business
  • Brands
  • Banking
  • Opinion
  • Interview
  • Entertainment
  • Podcast
    • Àtẹ́lẹwọ́
  • Sports
  • Events
No Result
View All Result
Freelanews
No Result
View All Result
Home General

Gbajabiamila canvasses mentoring, training of young political leaders

Quadri Olaitan by Quadri Olaitan
December 7, 2023
in General
0
IMG 20231206 WA0003 jpg

The Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, has called for the deliberate mentoring and training of young political leaders who will take over governance and public service in the future.

Mr Gbajabiamila made the call on Monday in Abuja during the opening ceremony of the second cohort of participants of a programme tagged Legislative Mentorship Initiative (LMI) under the aegis of the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies(NILDS).

The LMI was conceived by Mr Gbajabiamila when he was the speaker of the 9th House of Representatives.

For the sustainability of the programme, Mr Gbajabiamila has entrusted the initiative to the care of the NILDS, a premier institution dedicated to legislative research and capacity building.

The second cohort is the first set of participants to be directly trained by NILDS.

According to the Mr Gbajabiamila, the purpose of the initiative “is to identify and train a generation of public sector leaders who understand that the point of holding power is to get things done and accomplish things and who have the expertise and temperament to use the machinery of government and the instruments of power to achieve peace, drive progress and ensure prosperity for all. This mandate is critically important to the future stability of Nigeria.”

He said that just as the country needs trained lawyers, engineers, doctors, nurses and various such professionals, “We also need people who understand politics, who are well versed in the mechanics of government, who appreciate the enormous responsibility of public service and who are called to the service of their communities and the nation.”

The LMI is designed to empower young people with the skills, capacity, and competence to participate effectively in Nigeria’s politics and governance and contribute to her growth, progress, and prosperity, said Mr Gbajabiamila, who argued that “public service is a calling; it is not for everybody. And even those who feel a genuine stirring in their spirits to serve may not always be prepared to do so.

“We must provide avenues such as this to ensure that people who desire to be genuine public servants can develop the ability to serve creditably and meet the best expectations they have of themselves,” he said.

Mr Gbajabiamila, however, said that programmes like the LMI cannot by themselves meet the yawning need for a new generation of capable leaders in the public sector, saying that other institutions must step up.

“Our political parties, for example, have a role to play in this regard. Beyond serving as vehicles for acquiring political power, political parties can deploy resources to become incubators of policy and political talent through developing think tanks and research institutes and implementing specialised training programmes and projects. This will significantly deepen our democracy and even serve to strengthen the political parties themselves and ensure their place in our democratic practice.”

Having successfully trained young people with the requisite skills, the former lawmaker said they must also be given opportunities to showcase their knowledge and competencies in public service through appointments and elective offices.

Speaking earlier, the Director General of NILDS, Abubakar Sulaiman, commended Mr Gbajabiamila for envisioning the programme and also entrusting it to the institute.

Mr Sulaiman, a professor, called on the leadership of the National Assembly to ensure dedicated funding for the programme for its continuity and sustainability.

Quadri Olaitan
Quadri Olaitan

Related Posts

General

Report ranks Nigerian women as Africa’s most promiscuous. See full list

by Freelanews
January 28, 2020
WhatsApp Image 2024 04 27 at 2.07.21 PM
General

NEMA, SEMA pay homage to Olota, pledge support after rainstorm ravages Otta (Photos)

by Rtn. Victor Ojelabi
April 27, 2024
breaking news e1505086682684
General

Breaking: Alausa RRS office on fire

by Freelanews
February 12, 2020
Yemi Osinbajo
General

Yemi Osinbajo Applauds Voting Conduct At His Polling Unit

by Oreoluwa Ojelabi
March 18, 2023
F2dI9 KWUAEzUZJ 1
General

Four rescued as helicopter crashes in Lagos (Video)

by Freelanews
August 1, 2023

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

ADVERTISEMENT

Recent News

Elegant man in black suit and tie, formal attire, professional settings, business or news context.

Cubana Chiefpriest mocks Burna Boy, hails Davido

October 29, 2025
Modern white government building with a green dome, tropical palm trees, and clear skies in the background, reflecting classical architecture and tropical urban development in a coastal city.

National Assembly security threat raises alarm

October 29, 2025
NDLEA

NDLEA cracks down on illegal drug parties in Lagos

October 29, 2025
Ademola Lookman

Ademola Lookman shines in Atalanta’s fierce Milan draw

October 29, 2025

Search

  • Trending
  • Comments
  • Latest
Political persecution in Ogun State

Political persecution in Ogun State: Abiodun moves against Otunba Gbenga Daniel with demolition threats again

August 9, 2025
Omoge Saida

Omoge Saida sparks Nigerian social media over leaked video

October 28, 2025
APC Second-Term Governors

APC: Second-term governors seeking immediate elective post to lose party leadership

October 15, 2025
April Wind Couture

April Wind Couture thrives in Nigeria’s tough economy with bold Ankara vision

September 12, 2025
amoke

‘Meals by Amoke’ We serve traditional dishes in a modern way, Bukoye Fasola reveals

19
Image 2024 03 26 at 120645 AM jpeg

Charles Inojie, Ali Nuhu call on communities to #MakeWeHalla against domestic violence

11
Meran Primary Health Centre Lagos father Meran hospital

Lagos father shares heartbreaking experience at Meran Primary Health Centre (Photos)

4
fls2

‘Disarticulated system’ Gov’t confused about Nigerian education, expert laments

3
Elegant man in black suit and tie, formal attire, professional settings, business or news context.

Cubana Chiefpriest mocks Burna Boy, hails Davido

October 29, 2025
Modern white government building with a green dome, tropical palm trees, and clear skies in the background, reflecting classical architecture and tropical urban development in a coastal city.

National Assembly security threat raises alarm

October 29, 2025
NDLEA

NDLEA cracks down on illegal drug parties in Lagos

October 29, 2025
Ademola Lookman

Ademola Lookman shines in Atalanta’s fierce Milan draw

October 29, 2025
October 2025
SMTWTFS
 1234
567891011
12131415161718
19202122232425
262728293031 
« Sep    
Freelanews

Freelanews is a Nigerian digital news platform that delivers timely, credible, and engaging stories across politics, business, entertainment, lifestyle, and the creative industry, with a strong focus on promoting innovation, integrity, and inclusivity in storytelling.

Hot!

Elegant man in black suit and tie, formal attire, professional settings, business or news context.

Cubana Chiefpriest mocks Burna Boy, hails Davido

October 29, 2025
Modern white government building with a green dome, tropical palm trees, and clear skies in the background, reflecting classical architecture and tropical urban development in a coastal city.

National Assembly security threat raises alarm

October 29, 2025
No Result
View All Result
  • About Us
  • Contact
  • Advertisement
  • Sitemap

© 2025 Freelanews | by Iretura.

Welcome Back!

Login to your account below

Forgotten Password?

Retrieve your password

Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

Log In

Add New Playlist

No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • News
    • Crime
  • Business
  • Brands
  • Banking
  • Opinion
  • Interview
  • Entertainment
  • Podcast
    • Àtẹ́lẹwọ́
  • Sports
  • Events

© 2025 Freelanews | by Iretura.

This website uses cookies. By continuing to use this website you are giving consent to cookies being used. Visit our Privacy and Cookie Policy.