Voice Out Nigeria News honours educationist, others

Olasoju, an educationist and philanthropist, was honoured with International leadership Merit Award for Uncommon leadership efforts by ILMA 2020 and VONN news in Lagos state.

Olasoju who appreciated the VONN for the recognition pledged further commitment on youth development and humanity.

He urged young people not to relent in becoming in their efforts to become successful in the future.

“People helped me while growing up, my father was a drunkard but people encouraged me and with the grace of the Almighty God I am to achieve my dreams.

“I will advise young people to be determined and focus to work out their dreams and achieve their desired goal in the future’’.

Olasoju said he decided to give back to the society by setting up organisation that motivate young people through activities that will stimulate them to discover and fulfill their purposes of existence in order to contribute meaningfully to their communities and human society at large.

“Through counseling and mentoring I let young people understand the culture of hardwork, focus, diligence,integrity and virtue will make them impact positively to the society.

Sakiru Ogunbanjo, the anchor of programme, said the award was in recognition of the educationist passion and contribution to the development of Youth’s and human development.

Sakiru described Olasoju as humble, honest and hardworking whose penchant for youth emancipation and development cannot be equaled.

According to him, all the awardees today matter a lot to us because these are the next people in line of leadership in the future.

“We have no other way to honour them than to encourage such persons so that they can keep up the good work.

Also honoured alongside the Chief Lecturer was Comr. Faith Edeme a veteran journalist who has worked for over 20years Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN),Barr.Okokon-Ita-Okon ,His Lordship King Bishop Deputy Chaplain General Joshua Godson Abiodun and others