Buhari Commends Ife Oyedele For Emerging ‘African Man Of The Year’ In Netherlands
AKURE – President Muhammadu Buhari has commended Engr. Ife Oyedele, the Executive Director (Networks), Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC), for emerging the “Voice Achievers African Man of The Year 2022.”
The Ondo State-born electrical engineer was identified by a news magazine in Netherlands, The Voice Africa Magazine, and conferred with the award at the 12th edition of its award ceremony for distinguishing himself in service to his country and the continent Africa.
The award, conferred on Oyedele recognised Africans who had distinguished themselves in service to their country and continent.
In a statement by Femi Adesina, Special Adviser (Media & Publicity) to the President, Oyedele was commended by President Buhari for his dedication to development of the country through his profession (electrical engineering).
He also noted that Oyedele’s participation in democratic processes, which included playing an active role in the merger of the APC, and achievements of the party, made him qualify for the award.
On his part, Oyedele, advised African nations to fashion out home-grown solutions to their current socio-economic and political challenges.
He noted that foreign theories and strategies had failed to solve the challenges because they didn’t address the issues from the grassroots.
Oyedele gave the advice on Saturday while delivering a keynote address at the 2022 International Voice Achievers Award holding at the Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara International Conference Centre, Banjul, The Gambia.
He spoke on the theme of the award: “Building a Developed, Valued, and Respected Africa Now: A Clarion Call for a Collective Participation by Africans for African-Led Solution.”
Oyedele observed that the only way African nations could wriggle out of their challenges which they have been facing since independence is to design domesticated strategies and solutions to the problems.
He said: “The point here is that Africa has the capacity to overcome its social, political and economic problem, and beyond the capacity to improve upon their lackluster condition, African countries can also achieve the seemingly elusive development with right strategies that take into consideration the peculiar nature of the continent and its diverse populace.
