•• Makes Donation at Dele Shittu Foundation Workshop
Distinguished Senator representing Kwara North Senatorial District and Chairman, Senate Committees on Rules & Business and Trade & Investment, Senator Sadiq Suleiman Umar, has called on young Nigerians to take active responsibility in shaping the nation’s future through purposeful engagement in politics, governance, and strategic collaboration with government.
The Senator made this call during the Dele Shittu Foundation Mentorship Induction and Workshop, held today at the Ilorin Innovation Hub, Ilorin, where he served as the Guest Speaker on the theme “Power of Politics and Governance: Shaping Society, Driving Change and Defining the Future.”
Speaking through his representative, Hon. Seko Sadiq, Commissioner II, Teaching Service Commission, Kwara State, Senator Sadiq emphasized that politics and governance are not distant or dirty concepts, but powerful tools for societal transformation when driven by integrity, values, and service.
According to the Senator, “Nigeria’s youth must move from the sidelines into leadership spaces. Sustainable national development will only be achieved when citizens, civil society and government work hand-in-hand to invest in youth development, capacity building and empowerment.”
He commended the Dele Shittu Foundation (DSF), led by Dr. Lanre Shittu, for its visionary commitment to mentoring and equipping young Nigerians with the values, skills and leadership mindset required for national progress. He described the initiative as a model of how non-governmental organisations can complement government efforts in tackling unemployment, leadership deficits and limited opportunities for young people.
As part of his contribution to the programme, Senator Sadiq donated free copies of his authored book, “How I Became a Senator in 30 Days,” to participants, encouraging them to draw inspiration from real-life leadership journeys and remain intentional about public service and self-development.
The event also witnessed the strong presence of mentees from the Senator Sadiq Suleiman Umar Mentorship and Fellowship Programme, Cohort 1, further underscoring the Senator’s long-standing commitment to youth mentorship, leadership grooming and inclusive governance.
Participants described the session as insightful, inspiring and timely, noting that the engagement reinforced the importance of values-driven leadership, civic responsibility and collaboration in building a stronger Nigeria.
The Dele Shittu Foundation Mentorship Induction and Workshop marks another significant step in nurturing a new generation of informed, ethical and action-oriented leaders committed to national growth and development.
E-Signed:
Sen. Sadiq Suleiman Umar (3SU) Media Team
1st February, 2026
