Leke Baiyewu, Abuja
The presidential ambition of Governor Yahaya Bello received a boost on Saturday with the inauguration of Bello Ambassadors Network, a group youth support group, in Abuja on Saturday.
At the event were Bello, who was represented by the Deputy Governor, Edward Onoja; Chief of Staff to the Governor, Abdulkareem Asuku; and Secretary to the Government of Kogi State, Dr Folashade Arike-Ayoade.
The National Coordinator, BAN, Anthony Edogbo, in his welcome address, thanked Bello “for receiving this organisation with open arms and allowing us to carry out this very dear project.”
Edogbo said, “Our support is borne out of the urgent need to promote the youth agenda and support one of our own, Governor Yahaya Bello, the reason we are all seated here today.
“I have an immediate agenda targeted not just at hitting our 5 million membership target by December 2021, but also at reaching out to every Nigerian through door-to-door awareness and sensitisation for the 2023 year.
“Nigeria is a nation with a youth population of over 33 million. Sadly, over the years, we have failed to utilise our numerical strength, creativity and powers towards building the Nigeria of our dreams. A Nigeria where every tribe, gender and religion is given equal opportunities to thrive and contribute towards national development. A Nigeria that prioritizes healthcare and education, security, economic and infrastructural development.
Onoja, in his acceptance speech, said Bello “is available” to be sponsored by the youth.