The All African Students Union (ASSU) has awarded former Zamfara State Governor, Senator Abdulaziz Abubakar Yari with a distinguished Award in Leadership and Services.
The Award which was presented during the inauguration of the President of the Union, Comrade Osisiogu Osikenyi, in an elaborate ceremony held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs auditorium, in Accra Ghana, at the weekend highlighted the achievements of Senator Yari during his tenure as Zamfara State Governor, Chairman, Nigeria Governor’s Forum (NGF), and now a serving senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
Abdulaziz Yari is being celebrated across Africa as an icon of modern Nigeria, using his contributions towards Humanitarian activities, political development and critical infrastructural improvement as a base for African leadership and mentorship series.
The Award which was presented by the African students union leaders led by the President, Comrade Osisiogu Osikenyi from Nigeria, the deputy President, Maravilha Kapaia from Angola, Vice President North Africa, Jaber Maataovi from Morroco and the Secretary General of the AASU, Divine Edem Kwadzodeh from Ghana.
Other recipients of the Award include the President, Republic of Ghana, Mr. John D Mahma, Dr Muhammad Ibn Chambers, Secretary General Pan African Women Organization (PAWO), Dr. Grace Majoro Kabayo from Uganda, Managing Director, Rokel Commercial Bank, Sierra Leon, Dr Walton E. Gilpin and other distinguished personalaties from accros the African continent.
Speaking at the event, Senator Yari, who was represented by Hon. Garba Mohammed Gololo, appreciated the All African Students Union for the recognition and honour done to him and the entire Nigerians.
He said the Senator’s life is about service to humanity, adding that service to people should always be above self.
The Nigeria Senate Committee Chairman on Water Resources encouraged African leaders to work together for the interest of the continent.
He told the gathering, that “President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of Nigeria is doing well and leading the Country to prosperity.”
He advised other African leaders to emulate President Tinubu’s economic reform policy and the war against terrorism.
“I believe that with leaders like Tinubu, Africa is indeed blessed,” he added.