Seun Awogbenle, Co-founder Millennials Active Citizenship Advocacy Africa and AbdulGafar Ayinla, member Kwara state Assembly, among others, have been recognized by the University of Ilorin Student Union for their tireless and immeasurable contribution towards youth inclusion and advancement in governance.
Awogbenle who is the Convener of the Citizens Conference an annual convergence for young people to lead the way in public good and social change, was presented with an award of excellence, alongside others, on Tuesday, 17 December 2019, during the 2nd Student Parliamentary Summit held at the University of Ilorin main Auditorium.
While reacting to this development, Awogbenle described the recognition of honour as a conscious reminder of the need for him to continue to recommit himself to public good.
He said, “while our present reality as a nation is grim and stark, the youth demography must not give in to despair or hopelessness. We must stand tall to demand for better outcomes from government and inclusion of young people in politics to reflect our demographic realities.”
Seun Awogbenle is the Co-founded, Milennials Active Citizenship Advocacy Africa in 2017, as youth-led citizens movement to help young people find their voice, unlock the power of the citizen and drive the change they want to see, through the non-profit he has committed to promoting responsible leadership by shaping a new generation of citizens, who are constantly involved and engaged for the greater good.
He was recognized alongside the former Majority Leader of the Kwara State House of Assembly, Hon. Hassan Oyeleke, Deputy minority leader of the Ondo Stare House of Assembly Hon. Tomide Akinribido and Executive Director To Build a Nation (TBAN) Jude Feranmi.