Prominent activist Hamzat Lawal has extended his heartfelt congratulations to Elvis Akpobi on his recent appointment as the Senior Special Assistant for Youth Mentoring and Development by Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State.
Akpobi is widely recognized for his relentless advocacy for youth empowerment and engagement in governance, serving as the Chief Executive Officer of Nottooyoungtolead.
In a statement to journalists, Lawal, who is the founder of Follow The Money and CEO of Connected Development, commended Akpobi’s dedication to youth development and leadership. Lawal praised Akpobi’s commitment to fostering positive change and amplifying the voices of young people, expressing confidence that he will bring the same passion to his new role.
“His commitment to driving positive change and amplifying the voices of young people has been commendable, and I am confident that he will bring the same passion and energy to his new position,” Lawal said.
He noted that Akpobi’s leadership and vision as CEO of Nottooyoungtolead have set him apart, and he expects that these qualities will significantly contribute to youth development in Delta State.
Lawal also acknowledged Governor Oborevwori’s foresight in recognizing Akpobi’s leadership potential and appointing him to such an important position.
“I commend Governor Oborevwori for his foresight and recognition of Elvis’s leadership potential and for appointing him to this important role,” he stated.
Lawal expressed confidence that Akpobi would bring innovative ideas to the role and looked forward to seeing the positive impact on youth mentoring and development initiatives in Delta State.
Lawal concluded by highlighting that Akpobi’s appointment is a significant step forward in promoting youth participation and leadership in governance.
He underscored the importance of including young voices in decision-making and governance processes, expecting Akpobi’s contributions to resonate throughout Delta State’s youth-focused programs.
