JCI Bauchi City Strengthens Partnerships and Honours Changemakers with Human Duties Ambassador Awards

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Junior Chamber International (JCI) Bauchi City, under the leadership of its 2025 President, Akintunde Tajudeen Taiwo, embarked on a series of courtesy visits from 11th to 13th March 2025 to key stakeholders across Bauchi State, aimed at fostering collaborations for sustainable community development. These strategic engagements, attended by JCIN Ambassador Hauwa Musa, the JCI Nigeria National Vice President (NVP) for North-East District 2, also featured the presentation of the prestigious JCI Human Duties Ambassador Award to distinguished individuals in recognition of their outstanding contributions to societal progress.

Strengthening Ties with Academia: Visit to Mallam Hassan Alhaji Hassan

JCI Bauchi City paid a visit to Mallam Hassan Alhaji Hassan, former Dean of General Studies and ex-Head of the Mass Communication Department, Federal Polytechnic Bauchi. President Akintunde Tajudeen Taiwo emphasized the importance of collaborations in advancing JCI’s mission of youth empowerment and sustainable impact. Mallam Hassan, expressing his gratitude, assured his continued support for JCI’s initiatives. In recognition of his dedication to education and human rights advocacy, JCIN Amb. Hauwa Musa presented him with the Human Duties Ambassador Award.

Recognizing Women’s Empowerment: Visit to AID Connect for Development

The leadership of JCI Bauchi City also visited the Executive Director of Aid Connect for Development (AIDCODE), Mrs. Abigail Hardo Adegoke. In acknowledgment of her commitment to empowering women and girls, she was honoured with the Human Duties Ambassador Award. Mrs. Adegoke expressed her appreciation and announced a generous gesture—donating AIDCODE’s board hall for JCI Bauchi City’s general assembly meetings and enrolling all her staff as members.

Collaboration with Better Life Restoration Initiative (BERI)

JCI Bauchi City also engaged with Dr. Ogadinma Nkem Ogbonna, Executive Director of Better Life Restoration Initiative (BERI), to explore ways of addressing societal challenges such as poverty, hunger, and illiteracy. Dr. Ogbonna pledged full collaboration and was also honoured with the Human Duties Ambassador Award in recognition of his work in human rights advocacy.

Strengthening Media Partnerships: Visit to NUJ Bauchi

Acknowledging the role of the media in societal development, JCI Bauchi City visited the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ), Bauchi State Chapter, and engaged with its Chairman, Alh. Umar Sa’idu, mnipr. The visit aimed at fostering collaboration in youth empowerment, ethical journalism, and community engagement. In recognition of his contributions to responsible journalism, Alh. Umar Sa’idu was conferred with the JCI Human Duties Ambassador Award.

Building Bridges with AABA Life Foundation

In another strategic move, JCI Bauchi City visited AABA Life Foundation (ALFO), engaging with its Chief Executive Officer, Rt. Hon. Aisha Adam Bappa. The discussions centered on leadership training and capacity-building initiatives. Rt. Hon. Bappa expressed her enthusiasm for the collaboration and pledged ALFO’s support for JCI’s programs and upcoming conferences.

Enhancing Media Collaboration: Engagement with Correspondent Chapel

To further strengthen media partnerships, JCI Bauchi City visited the Correspondent Chapel, Bauchi State Chapter. The organization presented its 2025 strategic plan, focusing on youth empowerment, community service, and entrepreneurship. The Chapel’s Chairman, Mallam Ahmed Mohammed, welcomed the initiative and pledged support in promoting JCI’s mission.

A Commitment to Sustainable Development

Speaking on these engagements, JCI Bauchi City President, Akintunde Tajudeen Taiwo, emphasized the need for strategic partnerships in driving impactful community service. “At JCI Bauchi City, we believe in collaboration as a tool for sustainable development. These visits reaffirm our commitment to working with key stakeholders to foster leadership and create lasting impact,” he stated.

JCI Nigeria NVP, JCIN Amb. Hauwa Musa, commended all honorees and partners, stating, “JCI Nigeria is proud to recognize individuals and organizations that contribute to societal transformation. These partnerships will amplify our collective efforts towards positive change.”

The series of engagements concluded with mutual commitments to leadership development, media advocacy, and community engagement, reinforcing JCI Bauchi City's dedication to empowering young people and fostering sustainable growth in Bauchi State and beyond.

 

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