Oyo State commissioner for youth and sports, Mr. Seun Fakorede, has emerged as young person of the year 2019.
The 27-year old graduate of the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria, had more votes than others who included his brother and speaker of the Oyo State House of Assembly; Hon. Abok Nuhu Ayuba, speaker of Plateau State House of Assembly, Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin, Hon. Adebisi Yusuf of the OYHA and 6 others in the Law and Governance Category of the Most Influential Young Nigerians initiative.
OYOINSIGHT.COM learnt that the award, organized by Avance Media, is an annual awards and ranking scheme for young Nigerian Achievers between 15-40 years, spearheaded by Avance Media, a social enterprise in partnership with various Organisations.
The initiative, according to the organizers, is intended to disclose the true and genuine potentials of young people who are earnest to turn around the fortunes of Nigeria’s economy and whose works are at par with their impacts. It is also expected to serve as a source of encouragement to these young individuals whose commitment towards stimulating growth is undoubted.
The Law and Governance category compiles distinguished young Nigerians who display continental influence based on their roles in public office, politics, Law and governance. Their work should have yielded significant commendation from their benefactors.
