By Tom Garba, Yola

For his Exemplary leadership style and purposeful humanitarian services, an Assistant Finance Director with Upper Benue River Basin Development Authority (UBRBDA), Mallam Abubakar Tela Suleiman was honored with an award of excellence.

A Pan Nigeria Youth group known as Northern Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) has described Suleiman as an excellent leader in order of Sir Ahmadu Bello Sardauna of Sokoto whose heart is always with people, serving humanity in all ramifications.

The Youth group whose motto is One people, one common Destiny further described Suleiman during the award presentation in Yola with "Sir Ahmadu Bello Sardauna Award Leadership of Excellence"

Suleiman who over the years the Mubi Emirate under the paramount leadership of His Royal Highness Isah Ahmadu with the Tambarin Mubi revered traditional title.

NYCN Vice President, Comrade Nabilu Suleiman who represented the President, Isah Abubakar President eulogized Suleiman as Jarman Matasan Arewa who has positively impacted the life of Nigerian youth across many states.
Comrade Nabilu said Suleiman was honored as an Icon of societal transformation as Jarman Matasan Arewa,

Jarma means a role model, a Man who leads others well, and a fearless Man who can dare the undeniable for the sake of the masses. This is how Suleiman is generally seen and described by the NYCN leadership.

"In recognition of your purposeful leadership, Youth empowerment, and humanitarian services. You are honored with the Jarman Matasan Arewa " Nabilu said