Afreekar: Ogun West Youth Award Will Spur Me to Do More for Community

 



Aina Obasanjo 


The Chief Executive Officer of Olarge Blocks and Projects and Olori Odo of Ita Egbe Kingdom, LSF Olateju Aliu Adekunle, popularly known as Afreekar, has received the Ogun West Advocate for Social Justice (Community Service) Award from the National Youth Council of Nigeria, NYCN, Ogun West Zone.

Afreekar was presented with the award at the Ogun West Youth Awards 2.0 held at the Federal Polytechnic, Ilaro, now known as the Federal University of Technology, Ilaro.

Speaking after receiving the award, Afreekar expressed appreciation to the NYCN for the recognition, describing it as an encouragement to intensify his efforts towards community development, youth empowerment and service to humanity.

He said the honour was not only a recognition of past contributions but also a call to do more for the people, particularly young people who require opportunities and support to realise their potential.

Afreekar said he would continue to use his position and resources to support initiatives that promote social development, responsible leadership and improved opportunities for youths in Ogun West and beyond.

The organisers said Afreekar was recognised for his commitment to community service, youth development and interventions aimed at improving the lives of people in his community.

Other recipients of awards at the event included the Deputy Governor of Ogun State, Engineer Noimot Salako-Oyedele; businessman and philanthropist, Ibrahim Egungboun, popularly known as IBD Dende; Ipokia Local Government Youth Forum; Hon. Bisi Oyede Citicide; and Alhaji Habeeb, among others.

The event attracted community leaders, youth representatives and other stakeholders who commended the NYCN Ogun West Zone for recognising individuals and organisations contributing to the development of the senatorial district.

The organisers urged young people in Ogun West to emulate the award recipients by deploying their talents, resources and time towards community development and social advancement.


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