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The Africa Future Leadership Conference and Awards has recognized Honourable Minister Ayodele Wisdom Olawande for his exceptional contributions to youth empowerment and development in Nigeria.
The commendation was presented by Amb. Kingsley Enwelim Nwanze, Project Director of the Africa Future Leadership Conference and Awards during an official visit to the Minister at the Federal Ministry of Youths Development, Federal Secretariat Complex,Abuja.
Investigator news reports that the presentation which highlights the Minister’s visionary leadership and commitment to empowering the next generation was made on behalf of the Conference’s Governing Board, chaired by the highly respected Amb. Mark Idiahi.
Speaking at the event, Amb. Nwanze praised the Minister as a “national beacon of transformative youth leadership,” noting that his keynote address would serve as a source of inspiration to a diverse gathering of African leaders, innovators, youth advocates, and policymakers.
He noted that the award celebrates Engr. Olawande’s visionary leadership, forward-thinking policies, and groundbreaking initiatives that have significantly reshaped youth development in Nigeria.
According to him,his efforts in implementing inclusive programmes, fostering youth participation, and driving innovation in youth policy have positioned him as a leading advocate for the next generation.
Amb. Nwanze also officially conveyed the Minister’s nomination as Keynote Speaker for the upcoming 10th Edition of the Africa Future Leadership Conference and Awards, scheduled to take place on Saturday, 25th October 2025 by 7:00 PM at the prestigious Pistis HUB, Maryland, Ikeja, Lagos.
In his remarks, Engr. Ayodele Olawande expressed heartfelt appreciation for the recognition and reaffirmed his unwavering commitment to developing and empowering Nigerian youth.
He pledged to continue pursuing impactful initiatives that promote inclusion, opportunity, and a sustainable future for the country’s young population.
Investigator news gathered that the Africa Future Leadership Conference and Awards remains one of the continent’s leading platforms for honouring excellence, innovation, and dynamic leadership across sectors in Africa.
