Yenagoa—The Executive Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri has appointed Kingdom Kroseide, winner of the just-concluded Nigerian Idol, season 6 as youth ambassador.
The governor also awarded him a scholarship at the Federal University, Otuoke, where he studies, up to master’s degree level.
In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Daniel Alabrah, the governor was quoted as saying: “In appreciation of the honour you have brought to the state, I hereby announce that you are on the scholarship of the Bayelsa State Government.
“As you finish your first degree and if you proceed for a Master’s degree, the scholarship would also cover your programme.
“You are also appointed as an ambassador of the youths of Bayelsa State.
“Let me use this opportunity to call on youths of Bayelsa State to see Mr. Timi Kingdom Kroseide as a role model; as one who out of hard work and the grace of God has brought honour to the state.
“I am sure that putting yourselves in legitimate careers, you would bring honour not only to yourselves but also to your state and country.”
Advising Kingdom to always strike a balance between his education and career, the governor also urged him to put God first in all he does.
In his remark, Kingdom Kroseide who attributed his success to hard work and God, thanked the government and people of Bayelsa state for their support.
