EFCC Officer Bags Young Achievers’ Award
The Head of Enlightenment and Reorientation of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Assistant Commander of the EFCC, ACE II Aisha Mohammed, has been honoured with the prestigious title of ‘The Most Valuable Public Service Communicator of The Year, 2024’ during the 2024 edition of the Young Achievers Award.
The award, being the 14th edition titled: “Your Destiny Is in Your Hands”, held in Lagos, was bestowed on Mohammed for her tireless and outstanding contributions in the sensitisation and enlightenment of the general publics, especially the Nigerian youths against internet fraud and corruption.
According to the organisers, Mohammed was also recognised for her commitment to her field in building a viable and strong youth force in Nigeria and creating decent youths for the next generation. Her visionary leadership propelled the organisers of the event to recognise her.
With her track record of excellence and a vision for the future of Nigerian youths, in her place of work, the organisers said ACE II Mohammed has continued to shine brightly as an inspirational youth minded individual.
Mohammed who was also described as the Pace Setter Perception Manager Par excellence with EFCC, expressed gratitude to God for the honour.
The Convener, Mr.Adeduntan Ibrahim, said this year’s nominees were chosen after a painstaking rigorous search by the Award Committee.
According to him, the Young Achievers Nigeria Award is an annual event which showcases and honours outstanding young Nigerians who have excelled in their various fields.
His words, “Leadership has been a major challenge in African, especially in Nigeria, but some outstanding Nigerian youths have been able to stay afloat despite the unfavourable economic challenges, he said.
Some of the awardees include, Dr. Hallowed Olaoluwa, who became the youngest PhD holder in Africa at age 20 and now the youngest lecturer in the department of Mathematics, University of Lagos. He was honoured as ‘the Most Outstanding and Valuable Male ecturer of the Year’.
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Also honoured was Dr. Aminat Ige, who was the best PhD Thesis Award Winner from Unilag’ in 2023 and now a lecture at the Lagos State University.
In the field of politics, 34 year old Speaker of Oyo State House of Assembly, Rt.Hon. Debo Ogundoyin was honoured as ‘The Political Role Model Of The Year’.
Hon. Wasilat Adegoke, the 29 year old youngest Commissioner in Oyo State (Ministry of Youth and Sports) was honoured as the ‘Most Valuable Outstanding Commissioner of The Year’
Other awardees were Senator Sharafa Alli, honoured as the ‘Valuable Outstanding Performing Senator Of The Year’ and Minister of Aviation & Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, SAN.
