The Speaker of the Home of Representatives, Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila has mentioned that the Nationwide Meeting wants to extend the tutorial {qualifications} for individuals searching for election into public places of work.
mentioned the possession of a minimal of secondary faculty certificates by individuals searching for election into public places of work is now not possible with the realities of at present's world.
Calling for the modification of Part 131 (d) of the 1999 Structure to boost the minimal necessities for individuals searching for elective public places of work, the Speaker mentioned the supply contained within the structure was a not a mirrored image of the calls for of at present and was a product of a distinct time.
Talking on Monday, January 17, whereas delivering the 52nd Convocation Lecture of the College of Lagos, UNILAG in a lecture titled, " Constructing again higher: Creating a brand new framework for tertiary training in Nigeria within the twenty first Century."
He mentioned;
"The National Assembly needs to look into Section 131 (d) of the 1999 Constitution with a view to increasing the minimum educational qualification for persons aspiring to be future President of Nigeria and other top offices including the National Assembly as against the current minimum requirement of a secondary school certificate or its equivalent."As we have reduced the age for eligibility to contest those offices so also we should increase the minimum educational requirements. It will be another step in reforming our electoral system and providing strong leadership for the country. Let us lift our gaze from consideration of small things to focus on the pursuit and achievement of grand ambitions that lift us all and save the future.
"Through our joint efforts, let us raise a generation in whose hearts the light of understanding is lit and cannot be put out, who possess both the zeal and the passion for defeating the tranny of low expectations and making good the life of man here on Earth," he mentioned.
Gbajabiamila then opined that direct primaries for selecting events' candidates for elections was the very best for the nation.
"The country is faced with yet another general election in 2023, prior to the 2019 general elections, we succeeded in amending the constitution to effect the "Not too Young to Rule" request and make sure the eligibility of younger individuals to aspire to excessive places of work within the land by lowering the eligible age for political places of work.
"In direction of the 2023 elections, it was my hope {that a} Direct Major election technique will enhance larger participation within the management recruitment course of. I imagine it might afford get together members to be a part of the method straight," he mentioned
