L-R: His Imperial Majesty, Ooni of Ife Adeyeye Babatunde Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II presenting the prestigious Royal African Young Leadership Award to the EVC/CEO of NASENI, Mr. Khalil Suleiman Halilu at the Royal African Young Leadership Forum held in Ile-Ife, Osun State, yesterday.
NASENI's Halilu Receives Prestigious Royal African Young Leadership Award
By Gloria Sarauniya Usman
ABUJA, NIGERIA - July 20, 2024 - The Executive Vice Chairman of the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI), Mr. Khalil Suleiman Halilu, has been honored with the esteemed Royal African Young Leadership Award by His Imperial Majesty Ooni Adeyeye Babatunde Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, the Ooni of Ife.
The award was presented at the 4th Royal African Young Leadership Forum, held on July 13, 2024, in Ile-Ife, Osun State. The event, organized by the Ooni's palace, recognizes outstanding young African leaders who have made significant contributions to their communities and industries.
The Ooni of Ife commended Halilu's exemplary leadership at NASENI, highlighting his visionary approach and innovative strategies that are driving Nigeria towards technological and industrial advancement. He also expressed gratitude to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for appointing young and talented individuals like Halilu, Charles Odii, Dr. Jamila Bio Ibrahim, and Ayodele Olawande Wisdom to key positions.
Halilu expressed his gratitude for the recognition, emphasizing the importance of collaborative efforts in driving technological innovation and industrial growth in Nigeria. He reiterated his commitment to advancing the country's technological infrastructure and enhancing its global competitiveness.
The Royal African Young Leadership Forum is an annual event that brings together dynamic young leaders to promote sustainable development in Africa. This year's theme, "Africa of the Future: Better Together," reflects the forum's focus on unity and collective progress.
Halilu's recognition at the Royal African Young Leadership Forum underscores his commitment to Nigeria's technological and industrial growth, inspiring the youth and contributing to the nation's economic development.
The Press Release was signed by
Chima Akwaja, Deputy Director, Information, NASENI.
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