Muhammed Kadade Suleiman

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]

Muhammed Kadade Suleiman
National Youth Leader, Peoples Democratic Party
Assumed office
December 2021
Preceded byS. K. E. Udeh-Okoye
Personal details
Born (1996-07-07) July 7, 1996
Makarfi, Kaduna State, Nigeria
Political partyPeoples Democratic Party

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

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