A former Governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Ibrahim Idris CON, has been conferred with the ‘Pinnacle Award’ by Igala Youth Leadership Assembly (IYLA).
Speaking at the presentation of the award at Chida Hotel, Abuja, Speaker of the youth assembly, Ojochele Felix Akoh said the Former Governor was singled out for the award in recognition of his immense contribution to youth empowerment, national economic growth and development.
Ojochele described the Jakanda of Sokoto as a passionate leader who do not segregate.
While thanking the youths for the honour bestowed on him, the for former Governor admonished them to shun thuggery and other social vices.
Idris recalled that during his tenure as Governor of Kogi State, he did not just empower youths politically and helped them become self reliant through skills acquisition, but encouraged most of them to acquire formal education.
He charged them to be focused on the development of Kogi State.
Credit to Kogi Report
