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The Regent Secondary School Students

Participate in National Youth Townhall
on the 2025 Budget

The students engaged in the technical session
where meaningful discussions on budgetary pri-
orities, interactive Q&A sessions, and presenta-
tions by ministers addressing critical issues such
as education, infrastructure, and youth empow-
ome of our Year 10 students, led by Dr. Essang On-
erment took place. Through their thoughtful con-
uotei, the Head of Year 10 and Trip Coordinator, re-
tributions, our students gained valuable insights
S cently had the incredible opportunity to participate
into Nigeria’s budgetary process and the impor-
in the House of Representatives Youth Townhall, which
tance of youth engagement in governance.
centred on the 2025 Budget. This significant event, en-
titled “Co-Creating the Future: Youth Aspirations for the
The experience has fueled the students’ motiva-
2025 Budget,” was held on Monday, December 16, 2024,
tion to consider their potential roles in national
at the National Assembly Complex in Abuja.
development and future leadership positions. At
The Regent Secondary School, we remain ded-
The programme featured prominent speakers, includ-
icated to providing our students with enriching
ing the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon.
experiences that enhance their civic awareness
Abbas Tajudeen PhD GCON, the Deputy Speaker, Rt. Hon.
and leadership skills. Participation in events of
Benjamin Okezie Kalu CON, the Honourable Minister of
this nature is crucial in cultivating informed and
Youth and Sports, the Minister of Finance, the Senate
responsible citizens who are equipped to make
Leader for Youth and Women Affairs, and the Chairman
significant contributions to the advancement of
of the Committee on Youth in Parliament, among others.
Nigeria.
These distinguished individuals underscored the vital
role that young people play in shaping Nigeria’s future.

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