18th September, 2023
By Victoria Oluwayemi
Nollywood actor and movie producer, Yul Edochie has bagged an award and title from the Muslim community, Arewa Youths.
The movie star, who has since relocated to Abuja following his separation from his wife May Edochie, revealed that he received a delegation from the Northern Youths Consultative Forum, in his office in Abuja.
He stated that they honoured him with an award and title as Garkuwan Martasan Arewa, meaning, Shield and Protector of Northern Youths and Icon of Nation Building.
Yul added that the recognition is in appreciation of his contribution to nation-building, youth empowerment, and socioeconomic and political development.
“A few days ago I received a delegation from the Northern Youths Consultative Forum, in my office in Abuja.
They honored me with an award and title: GARKUWAN MARTASAN AREWA.
Which means, SHIELD AND PROTECTOR OF NORTHERN YOUTHS AND ICON OF NATION BUILDING.
In appreciation of my contribution to nation building, youth empowerment, socio-economic & political development, astute participation in good governance for the benefit of Humanity and Nigeria”, Yul posted.