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Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has been honoured with an award of Distinguished Service to Humanity – for his exemplary service to the development of Nigeria, Liberia, West Africa, and Africa- by Liberian youths.
Osinbajo’s spokesman, Laolu Akande, in a statement on Tuesday in Abuja, said the vice president was the Special Guest of Honour at a youth forum to mark the 60th birthday of the Liberian Vice President, Dr Jewel Howard-Taylor, in Monrovia, Liberia.
Presenting the award plaque to the vice president, the co-host of the event and youth activist, Mr Benjamin Sanvee, said the award was in appreciation of Osinbajo’s service to humanity.
“This is in deep appreciation for years of stellar service to Nigeria, Liberia, the ECOWAS region, the continent of Africa and the world at large.
“We, the youth of Liberia and by extension, the youth of Africa, are proud to present to you this symbol of appreciation.
“You are a shining example of an exceptional, selfless and exemplary leader, who is quietly and steadily, not just a source of inspiration for Africa’s youths, but you have impacted the lives of millions around the continent in so many ways.
“You are a rare and outstanding leader and we thank you for all that you do and will continue to do.
“ I present this plaque to you, on behalf of young Africans, as one of Africa’s most outstanding leaders,” he said.
More so, Osinbajo was decorated at the event with the traditional title of “Chief Flomo Barwolor” meaning “the light to the people.”
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This traditional title was presented by a Liberian Cultural group led by Amb. Julee Endee.
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Responding to questions earlier during the conversation with Liberian youths, Vice President Osinbajo spoke on learning from past experiences.
He said: ”Every sensible person learns from history rather than from experience because if you wait to learn from experience, you will suffer.
“What you are supposed to do with history and your past, is to learn from it and never let it repeat itself.
“One of the most important things for young people is that you must bear in mind all the time that your history is not your destiny, it is just part of your story.
“Your destiny is what you have decided, where you are going and you will get there as long as you don’t allow the tyrant and oppressor of history to hold you back.”
He urged young people to leverage opportunities offered by emerging technologies to improve themselves educationally and economically, noting that the benefits of technological innovations are numerous.
The vice president was received in Monrovia by President George Weah who held talks with him and expressed appreciation for the vice president’s one-day visit.
Speaking at the youth forum themed “Conversation with the Vice President and Young People,” Howard-Taylor described her Nigerian counterpart as a humble and selfless leader who inspired hope for a better Africa.
“He is the most humble politician in Africa,” she said.
The Liberian vice president said that emerging leaders across the continent had so much to learn from his humility and commitment to service.
