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Muhammed Kadade Suleiman

Muhammad Kadade Suleiman (born July 7, 1996) is a Nigerian Politician from Kaduna State.[1] He contested for the seat of Kaduna state governor during the 2019 Nigerian general election.[2] He is the current National Youth Leader of People Democratic Party and member of PDP National Working Committee.[3][4][5]

Muhammed Kadade Suleiman
National Youth Leader, Peoples Democratic Party
Incumbent
Assumed office
December 2021
Preceded byS. K. E. Udeh-Okoye
Personal details
Born (1996-07-07) July 7, 1996 (age 28)
Makarfi, Kaduna State, Nigeria
Political partyPeoples Democratic Party

Background

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Muhammed Kadade Suleiman hail from Nasarawan Doya Village, Makarfi Local Government Area in Kaduna State. Born in 1996, he comes from a distinguished lineage, being the son of the late Dan-Malikin Zazzau and the grandson of emir of Nasarawan Doya. He holds a distinguished traditional title as the Santurakin Nasarawan Doya.[6]

Political career

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From a young age, Muhammed showed a keen interest in politics, aligning himself with the Peoples Democratic Party(PDP) and actively participating at various levels. At the age of 25, Muhammed achieved a significant milestone by becoming the National Youth Leader of the People's Democratic Party (PDP).[7] This remarkable accomplishment garnered widespread acclaim and was seen as a positive step toward increasing youth political participation in Nigeria.[8]

Recognitions and awards

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Muhammed's achievements have also earned him global recognition. He was honored as one of the top 100 under 40 Most Influential People of African Descendants (MIPAD), he was recognized for organizing a forum on Intergenerational Synergy on Government to commemorate the 2022 International Youth Day. The award was given under the auspices of the International Decade for People of African Descent.[9][10] Additionally, he was bestowed the Royal African Award by the Ooni of Ife Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi.[11] In May 2023, he received Nigerian National honour of Commander of the Order of the Niger (MON) by President Muhammadu Buhari.[12]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Full list of PDP new national exco afta convention". BBC News Pidgin. Retrieved 19 January 2022.
  2. ^ "Battle for governorship seats heats up in States". The Nation Newspaper. 25 August 2018. Retrieved 19 January 2022.
  3. ^ Akinyemi, Bioluwatife (2022-03-12). "APC's insensitivity to blame for ASUU strike ― PDP National Youth Leader". Tribune Online. Retrieved 2023-06-12.
  4. ^ Ailemen, Anthony (2022-07-05). "PDP embarks on voters mobilization, to hold rally". Businessday NG. Retrieved 2023-06-12.
  5. ^ "My victory proof of PDP's youth inclusiveness in leadership – Youth leader - Daily Trust". dailytrust.com. November 2021. Retrieved 2023-06-12.
  6. ^ Mukhtar, Adnan (2021-11-01). "Muhammad Kadade Suleiman: Meet PDP's Youth Leader, whose Age Remains a Mystery". Politics Digest. Retrieved 2023-06-12.
  7. ^ Olowolagba, Fikayo (2021-10-31). "25-year-old Suleiman Mohammed emerges PDP National Youth Leader". Daily Post Nigeria. Retrieved 2023-06-12.
  8. ^ "PDP youth leaders, NANS mobilise support for Atiku". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. 2023-02-21. Retrieved 2023-06-12.
  9. ^ News, Leadership (2022-10-17). "Muhammed Kadade Suleiman". Retrieved 2023-06-12. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  10. ^ Zakariyau, Abdulrahman (2022-10-16). "MIPD: PDP national youth leader makes 100 most influential Africans' list". Blueprint Newspapers. Retrieved 2023-06-12.
  11. ^ "Ooni honours 100 Nigerian youth leaders". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. 2020-01-17. Retrieved 2023-06-12.
  12. ^ Times, Premium (2023-05-29). "FULL LIST: Special Nigeria National Honours Awards 2023". Premium Times Nigeria. Retrieved 2023-06-12.
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