Idris Ahmed, Lokoja.
Senior Special Assistant (SSA) to Kogi state Governor on Youths Empowerment, Kogi East, Hon. Mathew Ochada, has commended the Chief of Staff to the Governor, Pharm. Abdulkareem Asuku, for setting up a Youths Empowerment Foundation.
Hon. Ochada who expressed gratitude to the Pham. Abdulkareem Asuku over his commitment to the education and empowerment of children, youths and women in Kogi state, said the efforts will definitely uplift both the students and parents.
He explained that the NGO has organised quiz and essay competitions for Secondary schools in Kogi State.
According to him the theme of the competition which is “Reviving the Glory of Education” is geared towards reviving the essence of education and students mentorship in Kogi state.
The competition, which is spread across the three senatorial zones, will have its final selection of the best in the state capital, Lokoja.
There will be awards, scholarships and gifts for best students, schools and competitors.
Pharm. Abdulkareem Asuku Youths Empowerment Founds (PAAYEF) a Non-Governmental Organization dedicated to the education and empowerment of Kogi State Children, Youths and women is geared towards improving and impacting on the lives of the teenagers.
Hon Ochada stated further that the Educational arm of PAAYEF, is specifically geared towards facilitating access to high-quality education opportunities for students across Kogi State, payment of tuition fees, WAEC fees for the less privileged and grants for various professional development.
The SSA who noted that with the foundation’s aims at providing students with the support and tools needed to succeed in academic pursuits, will provide ample opportunities for them to prove themselves and the society at large, that they can excel irrespective of gender, religion, and economic status.
