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L-R: Commissioner for
Economic Planning, Budget, and Development Partnerships, Anambra State, Mark
Okoye; Chairman Troyka Holdings, Biodun Shobanjo; Winner of The Future Awards
Africa Prize for Young Person of The Year, Samson Itodo; Cofounder of The
Future Project, Adebola Williams, Portfolio Manager, Non-Alcoholic brands,
Nigerian Breweries Plc., Ngozi Nwonji at the 13th edition of The Future
Awards Africa in Lagos.
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Samson Itodo, sponsor of the ‘Not-Too-Young-To-Run bill, emerged
The Young Person of the Year at the 13th edition of The Future Awards Africa
held yesterday, 16 December, 2018 at the Balmoral Convention Centre, Federal
Palace Hotel, Lagos.
The ground-breaking bill, which was finally signed in 2018, sought
to advance youth participation in Nigerian politics, challenging
post-Independence laws that preclude citizens under the age of 30 from
participating in Federal, State and Local Government election.
Samson Itodo took the top prize in a category made up of several
inspiring Nigerians including author, Tomi Adeyemi; artiste, David ‘Davido’
Adeleke; academic, Nemitari Ajienka, and scientist, Dr. Mahmoud Maina.
Receiving his award, Itodo emphasized the importance of active
youth participation in the electoral process especially the upcoming elections
in 2019. He advised young Nigerians to leverage on the opportunities provided
by the Not-Too-Young-To-Run bill to get involved and create real impact in their
communities.
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| Winner Prize for #TFAA2018 Young Person of the Year, Samson Itodo |
“The 2019 elections are very important, because we cannot create
true change in Nigeria without electing leaders who intend to develop the
country. So when we go out next year, I beg you to look around you and search
for true leadership – those who actually have the integrity and intention to
lead. It’s all in our hands,” he said after receiving his award.
Other personalities who witnessed the event include Ibukun
Awosika, Chairman, First Bank of Nigeria; Biodun Shobanjo, Chairman, Troyka Holdings;
Rotimi Amaechi, Minister of Transportation; Kingsley Moghalu, presidential
candidate of Young Progressives Party; Obiageli Ezekwesili, presidential
candidate, Allied Congress Party of Nigeria; entrepreneur and philanthropist,
Jumoke Adenowo; Omotola Jolade-Ekeinde; Salawa Abeni and many more.
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