Enugu govt commends indigene for emerging first African to win AFS award

The administration of Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State has congratulated Noel Alumona, an indigene of the state, who won the 2022 AFS Award for Young Global Citizens.

In a statement by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Information, Steve Oruruo, the state government expressed delight at “the uncommon emergence of a young Nigerian of Enugu extraction.”

Oruruo said: “The state government takes special cognisance of the huge inspiration and unprecedented motivation this feat will invariably engender in the psyche of our youths.

“Of greater and more enduring significance is that this is the first time an African is winning this prestigious award since inception in 1914.

“The state government commends the sense of dexterity, unwavering commitment, unyielding vigour, sustained candour and diligence with which our son has pursued the emancipation of the global community, a seemingly intolerant world, and elimination of all prejudice against persons in special education, especially women and the girl child.

“The purpose of the ‘Boys Champion Organisation’ aligns with the state government’s policies of prioritising rejuvenation of education, welfare and security of the people, while maintaining zero tolerance for all forms of violence against humanity.

“Enugu, hereby, enjoins youths of the state to keep striving relentlessly for more laurels, while promising to partner with  Alumona and his organisation for proper domiciliation of the impacts of this remarkable accomplishment within the fabrics of our immediate societies.”