Odimmegwa Johnpeter/Abuja
The Honourable Minister of State for Works, Rt. Hon. Bello Muhammad Goronyo, Esq., has commended the organizers of the Caliphate Icon Awards for sustaining a credible platform that recognizes excellence, service, and positive societal impact. This was contained in a statement signed by Abdullahi Mohammed, SA Media to Honourable Minister of State for Works.
The Minister gave the commendation while delivering a goodwill address at the 2025 Caliphate Icon Awards, organized by Amazing Fame Concept in collaboration with the Caliphate Youth Forum, held on Friday, 2nd January 2026, at the Sokoto Guest House, Sokoto State.
Rt. Hon. Goronyo described the awards as more than a recognition ceremony, noting that they serve as a powerful source of inspiration, particularly for young people, to embrace integrity, resilience, and selfless service in nation-building.
“Progress is built by individuals who consistently give their best, often quietly and sometimes against great odds, for the good of society,” the Minister stated, urging Nigerian youths to remain committed to making meaningful contributions to their communities and the nation at large.
He congratulated the award recipients, describing them as role models whose achievements demonstrate that dedication, hard work, and service are always recognized and celebrated.
The Minister also reaffirmed the commitment of the Tinubu-led administration to promoting excellence, rewarding merit, and creating an enabling environment where innovation and talent can thrive across all sectors of the Nigerian economy.
Rt. Hon. Goronyo concluded by congratulating Amazing Fame Concept, the Caliphate Youth Forum, and all award recipients, expressing confidence that the recognition would further inspire greater service to humanity and national development.
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