In recognition of his contributions towards societal change, the Chairman, Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Edo State Council, Mr. Festus Alenkhe has been conferred with a ‘Beacon of Hope in African’ award.
The award was bestowed on the Edo NUJ Chairman by the Youth Coalition for Education in Nigeria (YOCEN).
Presenting the award to Alenkhe, the YOCEN Head of Mission, Comrade Yusuf Hassan Abdul said the award was in recognition of Alenkhe’s contributions regarding building a better society.
According to Yusuf, “The award, the Beacon of Hope in African, is a recognition of your immense contributions toward societal transformation via human capital development, effective services delivery, educational advancement and a build for a better society.”
Receiving the award, Mr. Alenkhe, commended YOCEM for finding him worthy for the honour. He said he was only doing his job as a journalist, not knowing his little contributions could be noticed by such a notable body as YOCEN.
While commenting on the prevailing economic hardship in the country, Alenkhe appealed to the federal government to consider a way it could reduce the tuition fees in the various tertiary institutions so that parents would be able to send their children and wards to higher institutions.
He also urged the youths in the country to shun cultism in their various universities, and concern themselves with the reason for being sent to school.
