By James Sani
The Kogi State Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development, Aridaojo Monday Anyebe, has pledged to sustain efforts to empower young people and promote sports development across the state.
Anyebe made the pledge after receiving an Award of Excellence in Youth and Sports Development from the Kogi State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) during the grand fina
le of its 2026 Press Week in Lokoja.
The commissioner, who was represented by the ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Mr Momoh Steven Azze, dedicated the award to God and Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo for giving him the opportunity to serve in the state government.
He described the recognition as a motivation to intensify efforts towards youth empowerment and the advancement of sporting activities across Kogi State.
Anyebe also commended the NUJ for the honour, pledging continued collaboration with the union to promote public awareness, responsible journalism and the development of the state.
Presenting the award, the Commissioner for Information and Communications, Kingsley Femi Fanwo, described Anyebe as a committed member of the state executive council.
Fanwo, who represented Governor Ododo at the event, reaffirmed the state government’s support for the NUJ and commended the union for its contributions to the success of the administration.
Similarly, the NUJ National President, Alhassan Yahaya Abdullahi, represented by the Vice President, Zone D, Adeiza Momohjimo, described Anyebe as a dependable commissioner and urged him to sustain his commitment to youth empowerment and sports development.
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