Full List: 15th Young Achievers Nigeria Awards Including Seyi Tinubu, Ayo Aderinwale, Jandor

Full List: 15th Young Achievers Nigeria Awards Including Seyi Tinubu, Ayo Aderinwale, Jandor. The 15th edition of the Young Achievers Nigeria Awards (YANA), Nigeria’s most prestigious youth-focused event, is set to take place on April 20 at Ibis Ikeja Hotel, Lagos. The annual event celebrates outstanding young Nigerians who have broken barriers and excelled in their respective fields through hard work and dedication.

This year’s keynote speaker is Ambassador Seyi Tinubu, with other distinguished guest speakers including:
– Dr. Ayo Aderinwale – Chairman, Just Rite Retail Stores

– Dr. Jide Adediran (Jandor) – Former Lagos PDP Governorship Candidate
– Fiona Ahimie Ahmed – MD/CEO, FBNQuest Securities
– Dr. Alex Nwuba – Aviation Expert & Investor
– Chief Niyi Babade – International Media Mogul & Entrepreneur

In a statement released by Adeduntan Ibrahim Yinka, Publisher and Convener of the awards, he emphasized that despite Nigeria’s leadership and economic challenges, several young Nigerians have continued to make significant contributions on the global stage. According to him, this year’s honorees embody qualities such as honesty, competence, progress, intelligence, and inspiration.

Some of the outstanding individuals to be recognized include:

– Olanike Nafisat Balogun – First female pilot in the Nigerian Customs Service
– Flight Lieutenant Kafayat Sanni – First female fighter pilot in the Nigerian Air Force
– Mariam Oludamilola – Best graduate, Faculty of Dental Sciences, College of Medicine, UNILAG
– Abubakar Ai-Ihsan Muhammad – Best graduating student, Ahmadu Bello University (CGPA 4.95)
– Taiwo Shittu – Nigeria’s youngest automotive MD
– Kola Oladejo – Young entrepreneur with a Midas touch

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– Ayo Alabi – First-class graduate excelling as a young manager in the private sector
– Aisha Mohammed – Youth development coach & enlightenment manager at EFCC

The Young Achievers Nigeria Awards (YANA) remains a platform for celebrating today’s trailblazers and tomorrow’s industry leaders.

Asari Dokubo Appointed Leader Of Muslims In South East, South South

Asari Dokubo appointed leader of muslims in South East, South South. The Amanyanabo of Torusarama Piri (Elem Kalabari) in Rivers State, Da Amakiri Tubo, Alhaji Mujahid Dokubo Asari, Dabaye Amakiri I, has been appointed as the President-General of the Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (Ameer Muminin) for the South East and South South regions of Nigeria.

The appointment was formally announced during a courtesy visit by the leadership of the Eastern and Southern Nigeria Islamic Council to his palace in Elem Kalabari, Rivers State.

Speaking on the significance of the appointment, the Vice President of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, Dr. Haroun Ogbonnia Ajah, described Asari Dokubo as a pillar of Islam in Nigeria, acknowledging his unwavering commitment to the faith since the 1980s.

He highlighted Dokubo’s efforts in building mosques, supporting Muslim communities, and promoting religious harmony across the country.

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In his acceptance speech, Asari Dokubo pledged to use his new position to uplift Muslims in the region, particularly through economic empowerment initiatives aimed at improving their livelihoods.

He further urged prayers and support for President Bola Tinubu’s administration, emphasizing the need for good governance and national development.

The visit concluded with special prayers for the peace, unity, and progress of Nigeria.

Governor Umo Eno Fully Sets For 2026 World Cup Qualifiers, Purchases 30,000 March Tickets For Fans

Governor Umo Eno fully sets for 2026 World Cup Qualifiers, purchases 30,000 march tickets for fans. In line with his determination and promise to moblize support for the victory of the Super Eagles of Nigeria against the Warriors of Zimbabwe, Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno has purchased 30,000 tickets for football fans and supporters ahead of the 2026 World Cup qualification match scheduled for Tuesday, March 25, 2025, at Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo.

Sequel to the purchase of match tickets for onward distribution to fans, the following venues will serve as distribution centres for match tickets as from 5pm of today, Monday, March 24:

1. All Radio Stations

2. De Venus Bar and Restaurant, Stadium Road, Uyo

3. Uyo Township Stadium, Uyo

4. Plaza Management Committee Office, Ibom Plaza, Uyo

5. All previous sales agents and centres

Consequently, fans are to note the following:

1. The tickets are FREE. Do not BUY tickets from anybody.

2. No persons will be permitted entry into the stadium without tickets.

3. Tickets will not be distributed at the stadium. Fans without tickets should not be found within the stadium vicinity.

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4. Fans in the stadium must be orderly and must abide by the seating arrangements and instructions as would be announced by the organizers.

5. All FIFA/CAF/NFF rules bordering on the organization of international football matches would be strictly adhered to.

6. Security agencies have been put on notice to ensure strict compliance to all the aforementioned.

This gesture by His Excellency is to encourage citizens and residents of the state to come out en masse and cheer the Super Eagles to victory.