Secretary to the Government of Gombe State, Professor Ibrahim Abubakar Njodi, has been honoured with an award of excellence as Ambassador of Peace by OODUA Youth Parliament.
OODUA Youth Parliament is a Yoruba Youth pressure group Committed to the Unity and sovereignity of the Nigeria State.
Reacting to the honour, Prof. Njodi dedicated the award to Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya and the People of Gombe State for giving him the opportunity to contribute his quarter to the development of Gombe State which attracted the recognition.
Prof. Njodi who expressed appreciation to the Oodua youth parliament for recognising his attributes and Contributions to humanity starting that it is indeed heartwarming for the Youth engaged in the propagation of Peace across the Country.
The SSG however comented on the conduct of some misqueided youth in the Country who are being used to course disaffection, recalling the ugly experiences of the Civil war fought in the Country fifty one years ago and calls for the Unity of this Country.
He futher enjoined Youth across the street to engage in roboust dialogue on challenges facing the nation reminding them that the Young People remain the future of Nigeria and global Peace and progress.
Earlier in an introductory Address, the Oba Yoruba Gombe, Kabiyesi Abdulrahim Jimoh Alao who led the Oodua youth parliament for the Award Presentation Commended Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya for making a good choice of the SSG whom he described as detribalized, humble and bridge builder.
Oba Abdulrahim Jimoh Alao also appreciated the Oodua youth parliament for making the choice for the tittle of Mayegun the Ambassador of Peace expressing belief in Professor Njodi to do more for the State.
In a goodwill message, the Special Adviser to Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya on inter Community Relations Chief Cornelius Chimack congratulated the the SSG for his piloted role on the execution of Visions and Missions of Governor Inuwa Yahaya in transforming the State.
Presenting the the award and tittle Conferment, the Speaker of the Oodua youth parliament Abdulwajeed Oladeji said it is honour and recognition of the disposition of Professor Ibrahim Abubakar Njodi as Icon of humanitarian Services, Professionalism in leadership an epitome of hope for future generations.
Abdulmajeed Oladimeji who described the Gombe State Secretary to the State Government humble and hardworking said Youth across the Country have much to learn from his endearing qualities hence the resolve of the Paliement to recognise him with the Prestigious title of Mayegun of Oodua Youth Parliament worldwide.
The award presentation was attended by House of Assembly Member, Commissioners of information and Culture, Youth Development, Special Duties, Special Advisers, Directors Generals, Permanent Secretary Special Services and Political Affair senior Government official and well wishers treated to musical performance of a Yoruba Cultural troupe.
