Education Stakeholders Hail Abu Micheal Over Oba Tolorunse Education Foundation Award

Education Stakeholders Hail Abu Micheal Over Oba Tolorunse Education Foundation Award

Education stakeholders in Kogi State have hailed the Managing Director, Publisher and Editor-in-Chief of The Nigerian Post Newspaper, Mr. Abu Michael, over the well deserved appreciation award conferred on him by the Oba Samuel Sunday Tolorunse Educational Foundation.

Abu Michael was honoured in recognition of his outstanding contributions to the development and progress of education in Kogi State and Nigeria through consistent educational advocacy, youth mentorship and community development spanning decades.

Presenting the award, the Chairman of the Foundation said the honour was in line with its core values of accountability, sincerity, worthiness, enthusiasm and reliability, which Abu Michael has exemplified.

According to the Foundation, whose vision is geared towards eradicating poverty-induced school dropout and whose mission is to provide financial and relevant assistance to less privileged students with proven academic potential, the trajectory and mission of Abu Micheal aligns perfectly with its objectives.

The Foundation noted that it promotes inspirational educational activities that help young people thrive, a feat that underscores the consistent commitment of the Nigerian Post Publisher to education.

In his response, Abu Michael expressed gratitude to the Foundation for the honour, describing it as a call to do more for education and humanity. He pledged continued support for initiatives that promote access to quality education and empowerment for indigent students, stressing that education remains the most potent weapon against poverty and underdevelopment.

Dignitaries at the event described the award as fitting and timely, noting that Abu Micheal has used his media platform to champion educational access, amplify the plight of out-of-school children and celebrate academic excellence in Kogi State.

The award ceremony, held at the Riverton Hotel, Lokoja, was chaired by renowned academic, Prof. Emily Alemika and attracted high profile personalities including the Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, represented by the State Commissioner for Education, Hon. Wemi Jones, the State Security Adviser, Commander Jerry Omodara (rtd), traditional rulers led by Oba Samuel Sunday Tolorunse, heads of schools, students and members of Civil Society Organisations.

In his goodwill message, Governor Ododo, through Hon. Wemi Jones, applauded Abu Michael and other awardees, noting that their contributions complement the state government’s commitment to transforming the education sector.

Highlights of the event were the presentation of awards to distinguished personalities and a panel discussion on strategic solutions to educational access and youth empowerment moderated by Abu Micheal.

The event also featured the official launch of the Oba Samuel Sunday Tolorunse Educational Foundation with the theme: “Transforming Educational Access and Youth Empowerment in Nigeria: Strategic Solutions for the Future of Kogi State.”