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Group Celebrates Msuaan, Extol his Legendary Exploits in Youth Development Unity
Joel Ajayi
Rising-Up for a United Nigeria (RUN), a quintessential rights group dedicated to youth and national development through proactive policy interventions has described Chief Hon. Mike Msuaan (MON) as a beacon of hope for the Nigerian youth and a bridge builder who has made giant exploits beyond his Tiv and Benue roots.
This followed the conferment of a well deserved and meritorious Chieftaincy title of Otunba Akweje and Yeye Akweje on him and his wife Mrs. Joy Msuaan by the Olowu of Owu-Kuta Kingdom in far away Osun State by HRM (Dr) Adekunle Oyelude Makama, CON amidst pomp and unending celebration, in recognition of his exemplary political stewardship.
In a statement signed and widely distributed to journalists in Abuja by Amb. Solomon Adodo, the group expressed satisfaction with the numerous achievements of Hon. Mike Msuaan (MON) in the area of youth mentorship, job creation, educational development, capacity building and cross cultural networks which have earned him national recognition and acclaim.
According to the statement, “we delighted to identify with this illustrious and legendary youth leader who has over the years prioritized job creation, award of scholarships, mentorship skills acquisition and the building of bridges for peace and national development. His installation as Akweje of Owu-Kuta is a clear indication that the whole world is keenly watching and excited with the silent but legendary exploits of his political career. We are indeed proud of him. He is our ambassador and a role model to emerging leaders”
As a young man of exceptional leadership abilities as well as striking attributes of humility, honesty, integrity, unwavering wisdom, a dependable personality and one with dedication to duty, RUN joins well meaning Nigerians and especially youth leaders in congratulating Otunba Akweje Msuaan on this “milestone which has served to solidify him as a promising gentleman who is strategically placing himself for greater service, no doubt, this title will be a source of encouragement to him to continue to serve the country and humanity”.
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AWESSA 2026: Customs Assures Border Cooperation for Women Entrepreneurs
By James Samuel, Abuja
The Nigeria Customs Service has said the nation’s borders must become gateways of opportunity for African women entrepreneurs, not obstacles that kill their businesses.
This was disclosed at the African Women’s Economic Sovereignty Summit and Awards (AWESSA) 2026 held at the Customs House, corporate headquarters of the Nigeria Customs Service in Abuja.
Representing the Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, MFR, his representative, an Assistant Controller, said hosting the summit inside Customs premises was deliberate.
“That this summit holds within the Customs premises is no accident. It is a statement of intent,” he said.
“The border is where the promise of every African trader either comes alive or dies quietly. And the men and women of this Service have resolved that for every woman entrepreneur of this continent, that promise will never die.”
He said women account for an estimated 70% of informal cross-border trade in Africa and over half of agricultural labour, yet they face documentation, standards, finance and harassment challenges.
“Too often she meets the border as an obstacle rather than a gateway. Because she trades in small volumes, in cash, in informality without formal papers, capable business women are now trapped in informality, invisible to trade statistics,” he noted.
He added: “AfCFTA will not be delivered by treaties alone. It will be delivered at border posts, in conference halls, and in market stores.”
Also speaking, the Executive Director of the Nigerian Export Promotion Council, Mrs. Nonye Ayeni, represented by a Director, said women are central to Nigeria’s non-oil export sector.
According to her, NEPC’s focus is now on building export- ready competitive enterprises through programmes like the Women in Export Initiative, Export Clinic, and Zero to Export.
“Our focus is no longer on encouraging exports alone, it is on building competitive export-ready enterprises. We are supporting women to move beyond production into value addition, quality assurance, standard compliance, branding and market positioning,” she said.
She said AfCFTA offers a market of over one billion people, but women need knowledge, certifications and institutional support.
“Empowering women economically is one of the most effective tools for achieving poverty reduction, food security, job creation and inclusive growth,” she stated.
The Convener, Helen Okon, who is the Publisher of Business Review Africa & Africa Today Magazine, as well as representatives of NAFDAC DG and NEXIM Bank MD, reaffirmed commitment to supporting women-owned businesses access standards, certification and finance.
The summit, with the theme of positioning women as drivers of trade and sustainable development, is part of activities marking the International Year of the Women Farmer.
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