BY ANKELI EMMANUEL, Sokoto 

For his cherished outstanding breakthroughs in the business world and the ever burning philanthropic passion, the Sokoto born business magnet, Mas’ud Musa Bashir has been awarded the Democracy Hero Young Entrepreneur of the Year 2024. 

The award, which according to the organizers, “Face Of Democracy Nigeria”, was given to Mas’ud Musa Bashir for his outstanding performances in diverse dimensions of human endeavours. 

This year’s Democracy Heros Award was held in Transcorp Hilton, Abuja and has its theme as:”Stronger Together; Celebrating Democracy’s Diversity”, and aimed at celebrating the heros of Africa.

The Young Entrepreneur Award recipient, Mas’ud Musa Bashir, is the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Al-Mas’ud Oil and Gas and Aleena Petroleum Uk Limited. 

According to the organizers, Face Of Democracy Nigeria”, the, “Democratic Heroes Award”, is designed to recognize entrepreneurs, business minded individuals and entertainers whose contributions have helped in entrenching stability through job creation and youth empowerment in the country. 

While stressing that the award category has numerous other nominees, the organizers, Face Of Democracy Nigeria, said Mas’ud Musa Bashir got highest nomination by Nigerians. 

“We are convinced that these votes is no doubt as a result of his contributions to societal development as a multidimensional strategic thinker, that has impacted lives in many ways. 

“And with his vision for a greener future for all, Mas’ud Musa Bashir is powering progress and driving change in the Oil and Gas sector”. 

Recall that, the philanthropic Mas’ud Musa Bashir was a gubernatorial aspirant in Sokoto in 2019 and runs Mas’ud Musa Foundation where he attends to the needs of the less privileged, vulnerable and the needy.