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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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Musawa Seeks Broader Significance for June 12
Joel Ajayi
The Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy, Hannatu Musa Musawa, Esq., says June 12 must be remembered as a sacrifice that gave Nigerians democracy, beyond its status as a public holiday.
In a statement signed on Saturday by the Senior Assistant Media & Publicity to the Honourable Minister,Federal Ministry of Art, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy Dr Nneka Ikem Anibeze Ph.D in Abuja.
Musawa stated this at the national premiere of “MKO”, a film on Chief Moshood Abiola, held at the Wole Soyinka Centre for Culture and Creative Arts, Lagos, to mark Nigeria’s 66th Independence Anniversary.
She said 33 years after June 12, 1993, many young Nigerians know it only as a holiday, but the film turns it back into memory.
“For too many young Nigerians, June 12 is simply a public holiday. This film tells them that our democracy did not arrive by chance. It was fought for. It was defended. It was paid for. This documentary is in honour of the heroes of June 12, the men and women who gave their lives for the mandate of June 12, 1993 and for the democracy Nigeria enjoys today,” the Minister said.
Musawa hailed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Chief Host, for his participation in the June 12 struggle and paying the price in exile, adding that Nigeria’s creative industry will keep telling the story of its democracy with courage.
“Through film and the creative economy, Nigeria will preserve its history. A nation that forgets its past loses its way to the future. Nigeria has a story and our story deserves to be told,” she said.
Earlier, the director of the investigative documentary, Ose Oyamendan, said the film was in honour and memory of heroes who fought for Nigeria’s democracy.
“There was Hope ’93 and now there is Renewed Hope. There was a man who sacrificed his life so we may have democracy and there is a man who almost lost his life fighting for democracy who is now helping build a lasting democracy.
“There was a great man called Bashorun MKO Abiola and there is now another great man called Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Democrats. Nationalists. Nation builders. Leaders of men and women. We must never forget our story. We must always honour and remember our heroes,” Oyamendan said.
Top government officials including President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the wife of the President Senator Oluremi Tinubu; Senate President Godswill Akpabio, Speaker of the House of Representatives Tajudeen Abbas, Chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, Chief of Staff to the President Rt. Femi Gbajabiamila, state Governors, members of the National Assembly, Ministers and other distinguished dignitaries attended the premiere.
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