- Gbajabiamila urged lawmakers to involve more Nigerians in the legislative process
- He called for greater engagement with youths, women and other stakeholders
- He said inclusive governance would strengthen democracy and public trust
The Chief of Staff to President Bola Tinubu, Femi Gbajabiamila, has called on the National Assembly to strengthen its engagement with young people and other key stakeholders to deepen inclusive governance and public participation in Nigeria’s democratic process.
Eko Hot Blog gathered that Gbajabiamila made the appeal on Tuesday during the 2026 National Assembly Open Week held in Abuja.
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He said it was important for the legislature to make its activities more accessible by helping citizens understand how laws are enacted, how government spending is approved and how oversight functions safeguard the country’s interests.
According to him, greater transparency would encourage public trust and strengthen democratic institutions.
Gbajabiamila also urged lawmakers to maintain continuous dialogue with Nigerians from different sectors of society, including women, youths, persons with disabilities, civil society organisations, professional groups, the private sector and communities nationwide.
He stressed that broad-based participation in legislative activities would ensure that governance reflects the needs and aspirations of all citizens.
Drawing from his experience as a former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Gbajabiamila said legislative leadership requires careful management of differing interests while prioritising national unity and the common good.
He noted that effective leadership in parliament involves making difficult decisions that balance diverse opinions without losing sight of the country’s overall development objectives.
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