Philantropist, Okogun wants youth to emulate Sardauna

The President of Black Gold Group and philanthropist, Chief Sunny Okogun, has called on the youths to emulate the lifestyles of the Late Sardauna of Sokoto, Sir Ahmadu Bello, saying that he was a detribalized Nigerian, an icon of unity, a developer of the society and a dignified personality.

He spoke in Kaduna after receiving the Sir Ahmadu Bello Leadership/Excellence Award for his untiring philanthropy, selfless service to humanity and nation building from Arewa Youth Assembly.

Chief Okogun said Sardauna developed the nation in tremendous ways and made many of them what they are today, adding that in imbibing Sardauna’s legacies makes him a nationalist.

“The meaning of Arewa means Northern Nigeria. I did not develop it but I met the man who developed it and developed me. That man is the Sardauna of Sokoto, Sir Ahmadu Bello. Today, I am neither a Southerner nor a Northerner; I am a Nigerian. I am a product of Sardauna and I am proud of it,” he said.

Pleading with youths to emulate same, Okogun said, “I urge the youth today to emulate his lifestyle, imbibe his vision and preach his gospel. He helped us, honoured us, respected us and punished us where necessary. At the end he helped you to go up rather than bring you down.”

He also advised the youths against embracing believes or lifestyles from abroad to the detriment of local cultural values and parental guidance.