Another Honour for Transportation Icon, Dr Olusegun Musa.

By Afolabi Oyekunle.

With many awards already in the kitty, the Deputy President of National Association of Government Approved Freight Forwarders, (NAGAFF) Dr Olusegun Alade Musa has been found to deserve more as the National Association of Northern Students (NANNS) bestowed on him the 'Society Transformation Award .'

Dr Musa , Managing Director Widescope International Logistics Limited has been decorated many times by Associations, Corporate bodies and students.

This time, the National Association of Northern Students said Dr Musa deserves the award because of his activities identifying with the people, institutions and students without discrimination.

They described his as an Encyclopedia of ideas,businessman who has had a great impact in the economy in the transportation industry.

Dr Musa in the middle with the award

The Association said that the award is also in recognition of Dr Musa's immense contribution towards national development, educational upliftment, youths engagement and relentless service to humanity.

. Dr Olusegun Alade Musa

In his acceptance speech, Dr Musa reiterated his commitment to continue to support the youths to achieve their potential in the face of challenges confronting the nation.

He advised the students to remain focus on their studies and be resilience in their pursuit of excellence.

He opined that it is time for corporations and endowed individuals to contribute to youths educational development and engagement, particularly in the Northern parts of the country.

He advised the association to initiate a program that will aim at bringing back Northern children to school.

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