Muhammed Kadade Suleiman Explained

Muhammed Kadade Suleiman
Office1:National Youth Leader, Peoples Democratic Party
Term Start1:December 2021
Predecessor1:S. K. E. Udeh-Okoye
Birth Date:7 July 1996
Birth Place:Makarfi, Kaduna State, Nigeria
Party:Peoples Democratic Party

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]

Background

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

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

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

Notes and References

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