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By Olatunde Odimayo
The member representing Ankpa 1 in the Kogi State House of Assembly, Hon. Ahmed Mohammed (Ahmed Ahmed) on Wednesday received Young Legend of Democracy award from the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN).
The group led by NYCN’s administrative officer, Ahmad Luka from Abuja and other members of the organization described the lawmaker as a shining example in nation building and an outstanding public servant of impeccable credentials.
“We are aware of your immense effort towards projecting the youths in Kogi state and your enormous effort to raise the level of the people of Ankpa 1 since you became a lawmaker.
“At this point that youths need to have exemplary leaders as role models and mentors in life, you have committed your time to service of the common good in accordance to NYCN’s ideology and we have carefully selected you for this honour.
“We are aware of the beautiful motions you have moved on the floor of this house in the interest of your people. We strongly believe that this award, which is in accordance to the National Youth Political Agenda (NYPA) 2017-2023, will no doubt motivate your visions for a better Kogi State”, he said.
In his remarks, Ahmed Mohammed appreciated the NYCN officials and encouraged them to continue with the good work of facilitating corporation and harmonious co-existence among Kogi people.
According to him, the sixth Assembly is committed towards building a society where the voice of the youths will be heard and poverty completely eradicated in Kogi state.
“You people have started on the right footing by doing what is expected of many Kogites; to fulfil your dream of building a better Kogi State where unity will suffice. This is a step in the right direction may this vanguard you started never elude you.
“Education is essential to everything because it is only through education that we can compete with the western world and make our state better”.
“This award will no doubt motivate me to do more for the people of Ankpa my constituent, and the entire state in general”, Ahmed Mohammed said.
The National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) is an umbrella body which represents young people in Nigeria.
The organisation provides a platform for the advancement, mobilisation and coordination of youth development, and the promotion of peace, unity and tolerance.
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