The Executive Director of the Youth Society for the Prevention of Infectious Diseases and Social Vices (YOSPIS), Zainab Nasir Ahmad, has received the Youth Leadership Award from the Gamji Educational and Mentorship Forum (GEMF) in recognition of her outstanding leadership, vision, and commitment to youth empowerment and positive social change.
The award was presented during the maiden edition of the Gamji Mentorship Summit – Kano 2025, organised by GEMF under the theme, “Connecting Youth to Global Opportunities Through Mentorship.”
In a statement at the event, the Chairman of the Organising Committee, Dr. Sunusi M. Manladan, described the summit as a groundbreaking initiative aimed at bridging the gap between ambition and achievement among Arewa youths.
He called on young people in Northern Nigeria to take advantage of mentorship opportunities by engaging with visionary leaders, scholars, and changemakers participating in the summit.
“From keynote insights by top academics to inspiring panel discussions and special guests shaping education, innovation, and leadership, the summit stands out as a unique platform for youth development,” he said.
Dr. Manladan added that the forum’s vision extends beyond mentorship, stressing the need to mentor, connect, and inspire the next generation of global achievers.
The Gamji Educational and Mentorship Forum was founded by Northern Nigerian academics in the diaspora to guide young people in career development, entrepreneurship, education, and access to global scholarship opportunities.
In her acceptance speech, Zainab Nasir Ahmad thanked the organisers for the recognition and dedicated the award to young Nigerians who, she said, continue to strive for excellence despite numerous challenges.
She reaffirmed her commitment to empowering youth through mentorship, leadership development, and community impact initiatives.