01Jul, 24
- Temidayo Taiwo-Sidiq
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Following an earlier release, the 10th House of Representatives is set to host its inaugural Legislative Open Week from Wednesday, July 3, to Friday, July 5, 2024.
Themed "Improving Inclusion through Citizens Engagement," this event aims to promote an open parliament and enhance citizens’ participation, in alignment with Agenda 6 of the People’s House Legislative Agenda.
Dignitaries expected include:
- Special Guest of Honour: H.E. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR;
- Guest of Honour: Senate President Godswill Akpabio, CON.
- All State Governors, diplomats, stakeholders, and citizens are invited.
- The Chief Host is the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, PhD.
"This Open Week is a significant step towards strengthening our democracy by enhancing citizens participation in the legislative process," Speaker Abbas remarked in a statement heralding the event.
Members of the public are invited to participate by registering via https://forms.gle/RJqiyZ83cHom4dbw8 or by contacting Jerry Uhuo, PhD, at j.uhuo@officeofthespeaker.ng or 08033278068.
This initiative is supported by the Policy and Legal Advocacy Centre (PLAC) and Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung.
Signed:
Rep. Akin Rotimi Jr.
House Spokesman / Chairman, House Committee on Media and Public Affairs
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