The Chairman of the GFO Orim Foundation and Governing Council Member of the Federal College of Education in Bichi, Kano State, Chief Hon (Dr) Martin Orim, has received an honorary award from the National Youth Council of Nigeria’s (NYCN), Alege/Ubang Chapter on Saturday in his hometown of Okuriseng.
The President of the National Youth Council of Nigeria of Alege/Ubang Chapter, Ogbe Joseph Ironsi, while presenting the award, stated that the award was in honour and recognition of Chief Martin Orim’s unwavering dedication to youth empowerment and community development. He further noted that the award was in recognition of his many philanthropic works and a sustained commitment over the years to supporting students and improving the lives of less privileged persons.
Meanwhile, the National Association of Obudu Students Worldwide (NAOS-Ww), presented Chief Martin Orim with an award of excellence for his many humanitarian efforts through his Foundation. Presenting the award, the President Of the National Association of Obudu Students Worldwide, Comrade Gabriel Bitte, along with his Executives, prayed for more grace and opportunities for Chief Orim to enable him to impact more on society.
Receiving the award, Chief Orim appreciated the President and the organization for finding him worthy of the recognition, assuring more commitment to youth and community development. Also during the award presentation, Chief Orim donated a well-equipped Skill Acquisition Centre in Okuresing to the chapter of the Youth Council led by Comrade Ogbe Joseph. He further charged the youths to take advantage of his Foundation’s training programs and empowerment to better their lives.
“It is special for me to use my platform to give back to my people and help those in need,” Orim stated. I am proud of the lives we have positively impacted and humbled to know that the resources we have provided will benefit future generations.”
During the weekend, Hon Orim and his dear wife, Mrs. Ubeloka Orim also played host to different categories of dignitaries including the Deputy Speaker of Cross River State House of Assembly, Hon Sylvester Agabi, and his entourage, the Executive Chairman of Council, Hon Peter Akongfe Undiandeye and his beloved wife, the Vice chairman of Obudu, Rhoda Ashong, Mr. Godwin Undeshi, Mr. Frank Ogar, Hon Phydel Aben, Dr. Regina Agor Agbogo, Hon. Austin Ishang, APC stakeholders, among others.
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