By Ikhili Ebalu, Benin City
High Chief Francis Inegbeneki, the Uzoya one of Esan Land has been nominated for Man of the Year Award by the Initiative for Youth Awareness on Migration, Immigration, Development and Re-integration, IYAMIDR.
This was contained in a press statement issued on Wednesday, January 6, 2021 by the Executive Director of IYAMIDR, Solomon Okoduwa and Secretary, Mary Otoide.
He said they are conferring the award on him following his immense contribution to the development of youths across the state.
According to the statement, “the decision to confer our highest and most prestigious award of Excellence on you as IYAMIDR Man of the year followed your consistent contribution to youths development in Edo State and beyond.
“Your contribution to youths development has helped curbed Irregular Migration of youths from Edo state as well reduce criminality among the youths.”
Okoduwa added that “the award is appreciation for his efforts and a call to do more for the development of our people.”