The Oyo State Government has announced the commencement of applications for the 3rd Assembly of the Oyo State Youth Parliament, inviting qualified young people across the state to participate in the legislative mentorship and leadership development platform.
According to a statement signed by Hon. Prince Adebowale Falana, Chairman, Agency for Youth Development, interested applicants must be citizens of Nigeria and Oyo State between the ages of 15 and 29 years, with a minimum of Senior Secondary School Certificate (SSCE) or its equivalent.
Falana said, “The Oyo State Youth Parliament is a non-partisan platform designed to mirror the legislative system, where selected young men and women represent their constituencies and deliberate on issues affecting youths across the state.”
Applicants are also expected to demonstrate passion for youth issues and leadership, possess clean criminal and drug-free records, and provide relevant identification documents, including Local Government identification and birth certificates.
The agency chairman further stated that “32 successful applicants will emerge as Youth Parliamentarians, saddled with responsibilities such as debating youth-related matters and proposing workable solutions to government and stakeholders.”
The statement added that the Youth Parliament operates under an established framework and standing order that gives young people a recognised voice in governance and creates an avenue for them to contribute meaningfully to policy formulation in the state.
It noted that members of the parliament are expected to represent the interests of youths in their constituencies, advocate policies that promote youth development, and engage communities to better understand real challenges facing young people.
Eligible candidates are to complete registration through the agency’s official website and submit printed copies of their forms with supporting documents to the Office of the Chairman, Oyo State Agency for Youth Development, Secretariat, Agodi, Ibadan, between April 14 and April 28, 2026.
He added that “The Youth Parliament remains a platform where future leaders are groomed, voices are heard, and young people are prepared for greater responsibilities in governance and society.”
The statement further highlighted that participants would also gain valuable skills in communication, negotiation, assertiveness, critical thinking, civic responsibility and conflict resolution.
The initiative is expected to deepen youth participation in governance while nurturing leadership capacity among young people across Oyo State.
