The Deputy Majority Leader of Kogi State House of Assembly, Honorable Ahmed Mohammed has been conferred with an honorary award as Political Brand Personality of the Year by the National Association of Political Science Students (NAPSS), Afe Babalola University, Ado Ekiti for his exemplary performance in governance.
The provost of the Department, Dr. Ademola Azeez who announced the Deputy Majority Leader and member representing Ankpa I State Constituency as the winner of the category, said selecting him for the award was easy as his track record of exemplary performance in his constituency towered above his peers.
The award was received by the recipient who was a guest speaker in the Department. He lectured on a paper titled; “The role of youths in political participation and economic development in Nigeria”.
Hon. Ahmed commended the Department for finding him worthy of the opportunity to prepare the minds of younger ones. He also advised the students to consistently demonstrate their ability to foster positive, lasting change.
In his paper presentation, he outlined youths running for political office, youth mainstreaming, youths as voters and proper mentorship amongst others as role of youths in political participation.
He then proceed to the office of the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Ajisafe and the founder, Aare Afe Babalola on a special invitation.
