His perception for empowering a woman is building a nation has afforded the Founder Dr. JS Yusuf Foundation and Senior Pastor, Touch for Recovery Outreach Int'l Dr. JS Yusuf the award of ICON of WOMEN DEVELOPMENT by the National Youth for Women Empowerment and Education in Nigeria.

Dr. JS Yusuf was awarded the highest category of the noble women led organization for his contribution to uplifting the womanhood and positioning them for greater exploit and a better nation which forms the basis of his foundation.

In her Presentation, the National Coordinator, Happiness Peter said it was unanimously concluded during its summit in Abuja that Dr. JS Yusuf be considered amongst personalities who have contributed immensely to the development of the woman and girl-child in the Nigerian community.

Dr. JS Yusuf has distinguished himself in philanthropical activities over the years and also have a planned nationwide National Youth Empowerment Programme with a kick-off in September 2020 in his state of origin, Kogi State.