Prince Elijah Ibinayin – Erukutu Bags Democracy Newsline Newspaper Special Recognition Award
Prince Elijah Ibinayin, aka Erukutu of Oweland, based in the United States of America has bagged the Democracy Newsline Newspaper Special Award on Youth Empowerment, in recognition of his giant contributions towards the empowerment of the younger generation in the Kabba community.
The award presentation which was held on 18th October 2023 at National Merit House Maitama, Abuja was in celebration of the thirteenth (13th) Anniversary of the media outfit and also in commemoration of the sixty-three (63) years Anniversary of Nigeria’s Political Independence.
In his welcome address, the Publisher/CEO Olugbemi Femi noted that the occasion is an opportunity to recognize and appreciate the talents, achievements and contributions of individuals and organizations who have remarkably excelled in their respective fields of endeavours.
He further acknowledged that each of the awardees has demonstrated exceptional abilities, determination and unwavering commitment towards excellence, stressing that they have not only set new standards of excellence but have also become beacons of inspiration for others to follow.
Prince Erukutu commended the organizers for a well-thought-out effort to recognize individuals and organizations who have contributed in one or the other to the development of the human race, hence he is happy to be part of the 13th edition of the event, stressing that he is always happy to assist the upcoming generations to grow in their chosen career.
Meanwhile, the management honoured him in line with the reports from a panel of experts who nominated him for the award in recognition of his support to the youth and humanity.
Other recipients of the Leadership Award of Excellence were H.E.Dr.Abdullahi Ganduje, National Chairman APC, H.E.Gen. Buba Marwa (Rtd) Chairman/CEO NDLEA, Vice Admiral Joseph Ajayi (Rtd), Engr. Olusegun Toluhi, Vice Admiral Jibrin Usman (Rtd) Kogi State Accord Party Governorship candidate, Dr. Tosin Oluyoko and Hajia Hadiza Mamman Vasta.