Delta Governor’s Aide, Iteveh Ekpokpobe, Honoured with NANS Award for Youth Development

Comrade Iteveh Nurudeen Ekpokpobe, the Senior Special Assistant (Youth Mentorship) to the Governor of Delta State, has been honoured with the NANS Award of Excellence for his contributions to youth development and national progress.

The award was presented by the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) during its National Educational Conference on Leadership, held at the Nigerian Army Resource Centre, Abuja. The conference, themed “Student Leadership as a Tool for Developing Youths, Peace and Security in Nigeria,” attracted student leaders, policymakers, and youth advocates from across the country.

In a post shared via his official Facebook handle after receiving the award, Comrade Ekpokpobe expressed deep gratitude, dedicating the honour to Allah (SWT) and to his principal, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Governor of Delta State.

He described the Governor as a leader who has created enabling platforms for Delta youths to actively participate in governance and leadership.

“This award, I must dedicate to Allah (SWT) and to my Boss and Leader, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Governor of Delta State, for giving not only myself, but Delta youths the avenue to experiment and perfect leadership in Government,” his statement read.

Ekpokpobe further assured that the recognition would inspire him to do more in mentoring young people and promoting youth leadership and inclusion in governance.