Mallam Hamzat Lawal, an anti-corruption activist, has urged President Bola Tinubu to appoint youths in his government.
Mallam Lawal, the founder of Follow The Money, a social accountability initiative, said young people should play a leading role in governance in the country
Speaking to journalists at a recent event in Abuja, he said:
”Including young people in government helps ensure that the perspectives and needs of the youth population are represented and taken into account.
”It promotes inclusivity, diversity, and intergenerational dialogue, leading to more well-rounded and equitable decision-making processes.”
He also advised President Tinubu to retain outstanding young people inherited from the previous administration.
He said:
”For instance, the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) is headed by a young man from Adamawa, Engr Ahmad Salihijo Ahmad.
”Under his watch, the REA has been rejuvenated, revamped and repurposed.
”Aside from introducing Standard Operating Procedures into the agency’s daily activities, Ahmad also set up a committee that came up with Standard Technical Specifications for projects which have undoubtedly improved project delivery and execution.
”This could only have come from an enterprising, innovative, forward-thinking young person with high energy, enthusiasm, and idealism in their work.”
