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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Hon. Dido",
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        "legal_name": "Col (Rtd) Ali Rasso Dido",
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    "content": "Thank you, Hon. Speaker. I stand to second this very important Bill. The purpose of this Bill is to operationalize and anchor into law what we have always done. We have always considered this to be a normal undertaking. On Saturday, I happened to attend a ceremony that awards what is called “winners” in a school where my child attends. The climax of the award ceremony appeared to have been when the certificates and trophies were being given out. This particular Bill focuses on young persons aged between 14 and 24 years, which is the age of discovery. They go through high schools and colleges and later on become entrepreneurs. They are in a position to discover the energy and the enthusiasm of youth. This Bill has good elements that have been clearly articulated in the objects and purpose of the Bill. It states that the purpose of the proposed law is to present to young people a balanced and non-competitive programme of voluntary activities, which encourages personal discovery, growth, perseverance, responsibility and service to their community. Some private schools encourage young people to work in less fortunate neighborhoods. They go to rural schools where they carry out activities that encourage those young learners. So, this Bill makes it clear that it is non-competitive and voluntary in nature. I think it is in the best human spirit. The Bill also talks about something that I would like to support. We have boards in different institutions, but when individuals come forward to attend interviews, we have not pointed out the specific requirements that an individual must possess to qualify for the job. This The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor."
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