The Muslim Corpers’ Association of Nigeria (MCAN), National Headquarters, has honoured the immediate past Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Professor Isa Ali Pantami, CON, with the award of Global Youth Mentor and Role Model of the Year.
The award was presented to Prof. Pantami on Tuesday at his Abuja office by the National President of MCAN, Abdulmalik Mahmud, who was accompanied by members of the national executive council, including the National Ameerah.
Muslim Corpers’ Association of Nigeria (MCAN) National Headquarters honours Professor Isa Pantami as the Global Youth Mentor and Role Model of the Year.
The award was presented to Professor Pantami by the National President of the Association, who was accompanied by his… pic.twitter.com/tthKzRn8sg
— Prof. Isa Ali Ibrahim, CON (@ProfIsaPantami) September 17, 2025
Speaking during the presentation, the National Ameer said: “The Muslim Corpers’ Association of Nigeria (MCAN) National Headquarters award Global Youth Mentor and Role Model of the Year presented to Prof. Isa Ali Pantami, CON, in recognition of your exceptional leadership, global Islamic scholarship, professional mentorship to many including National Umaaraa of MCAN, and your inspiring influence upon youth worldwide.”
He emphasized Pantami’s mentorship role with a reference to a hadith of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), stating: “The best of people are those most beneficial to others.”
According to him, Pantami had consistently demonstrated kindness and generosity, particularly to young people both within and outside Nigeria.
“This award is presented to you because of the recognition of your support to youth, most especially Nigerian and African youths. Your assistance and mentorship have gone beyond our continent. May Allah reward you immensely for this, and we must sincerely be indebted to you for what you have done. Thank you so much, Daddy!” he added.
Responding after receiving the award, Prof. Pantami – one of the most decorated Nigerians in recent history, appreciated the recognition and prayed for continued guidance.
The association said the honour was in acknowledgment of Pantami’s exceptional leadership, global Islamic scholarship, and mentorship which, it noted, had inspired youths within Nigeria, across Africa, and beyond.
— Prof. Isa Ali Ibrahim, CON (@ProfIsaPantami) September 17, 2025
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