• Super Admin
• 08 Mar, 2026

The Society for the Welfare of Unemployed Youths of Nigeria (SWUYN) will honour Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited, Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Dr Samuel Ogbuku, Administrator, Presidential Amnesty Programme, Dr. Dennis Otuaro and youth advocates at its 10th Anniversary and National Unemployed Youths Day Awards Night scheduled for Thursday, March. The ceremony billed to hold at Udu, Delta state, will mark the grand finale of a three-day national programme marking a decade of advocacy and youth empowerment by the organisation under the theme, "From Unemployment to Employment." According to SWUYN, the awards are aimed at recognising individuals and organisations that have contributed significantly to youth empowerment and employment creation in Nigeria. Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited will receive the CSR Excellence in Youth Development Award for its contributions to youth empowerment and employment generation in the Niger Delta. The company's Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Kestin Pondi, will also be honoured with the Job Creation and Skills Development Award for providing employment opportunities for thousands of Nigerian youths through the company's operations. Also to be recognised is Jonathan Ososuakpor, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Amju Microfinance Bank Limited, for supporting youth entrepreneurship and financial inclusion. Prominent government officials, Ogbuku, Otuaro and Ayodele Olawande Emmanuel, are to receive honours for their roles in youth empowerment and policy support. The awards will also recognise civil society leaders, grassroots advocates, media professionals and members of SWUYN who have contributed to raising awareness on youth unemployment across the country. Speaking ahead of the event, SWUYN National President, Comrade Preye Tambou, said the awards mark an important milestone in the organisation's 10-year journey of advocacy. He noted that the recognition is intended to appreciate partners whose efforts have expanded opportunities for young people and promoted economic empowerment. Tambou added that the anniversary programme will feature policy dialogues, mentorship sessions, practical skills training workshops and a national advocacy rally involving youth leaders, policymakers and private sector stakeholders. SWUYN said the anniversary is expected to strengthen partnerships and mobilise greater support towards tackling youth unemployment and expanding opportunities for Nigerian youths. Source: https://thenationonlineng.net/youth-welfare-society-to-honour-tantita-pap-nddc-bosses/