ECOWAS appoints Nigerian as youth ambassador for peace

THE ECOWAS Commission Youth Council ( EYC) has appointed Daniel Ogoloma as Ambasssador of peace for his outstanding role towards the development of Africa. Ogoloma who was also conferred with African Y oung Personality of the Y ear, is the founder of New Generation Africa and British- born campaigner and strategist of Nigerian descent. President, ECOWAS youth council, Emmanuel

William, said that the council’s conviction in the appointment is a result of his contributions towards uplifting the y ouths. He noted that the y ouths are the most vital force in the society and as such an urgent framework be placed to harness their energy in the task of transforming the continent into a truly developing one.

“As we develop within a democratic setting in Africa, it is important that the Youths, who constitute the most cohesive and articulate component in the African Society should be fully involved in the task of societal development and consolidation of the achievements that is being recorded in our educational sector,” he added.

According to him, Ogoloma’s stewardship is a response to the prolonged cravings of his generation for quality leadership in our society and for development and greatness. It is a crusade to vanguard the already disenchanted but mobilized young people in Africa.

“As we struggle to stablise education, empowerment and employment opportunities for our youths in Africa, it is wise and patriotic to bring onboard leaders like Amb. Daniel Ogoloma, a great and distinguished man of our time, who has given succour to the vast majority of people in different capacities and spheres of life,” he said.

The investiture, which took place in Lagos, Nigeria, had delegates from the EYC, media, ex- officio members of the council in attendance. Previously, such honour has been conferred on African leaders such as; former Presidents, Olusegun Obasanjo, John Mahama and Ellen Johnson Sirleaf and Goodluck Johnathon who was recently appointed ECOWAS Adviser.