By Efio-Ita Nyok |15 August 2015 |5:00am

In the recently conducted elections of the National Youth Council of Nigeria(NYCN), held in the 2015 Abuja Unity Congress, a Cross Riverian of Bakassi LGA extraction, a proper Efik son, namely Comrade Captain Bassey Henshaw, has done his state proud by emerging the subsisting Assistant Secretary General of the foremost youth organisation.

A look into Capt. Henshaw's bio data suggest he has a rich profile and his leadership credentials stood him out as the candidate of choice amongst other perceived strong opponents:

Profile of Comr. Capt. Bassey Henshaw

Bio Data
*Name: Capt. Bassey Henshaw(ksji)
*State of Origin: Bakassi LGA, Cross River State
*Occupation: Pilot & Flight Instructor with Nigeria College of Aviation Technology, Zaria
*Marital Status: Married with 4 kids.

Academic Qualification(s):
*ND in Forestry Technology, Cross River University of Technology (CRUTECH) former IBB College of Agricultural, Obubra.
*B. Sc in Geography & Regional Planning, University of Calabar(UNICAL).
*Masters in International Affairs & Diplomacy (MIAD), Amadu Bello University, Zaria.

Professional Certifications
*Private Pilot Rating (PPR)
*Commercial Pilot Rating (CPR)
*Instrument Rating (IR)
*Certified Flight Instructor(CFI) with Flight Training College, Midrand, South Africa.
*Certified Flight Instructor Instrument (CFII)
*Certified Flight Instructor Multi-Engine(CFIM) with Flight Training Resources, London, UK
*Certified Ramp Service Manager, International Air Transport Association(IATA) USA.

Leadership Position -Past & Present
*Former Vice Chairman and Leader Southern Senatorial District, National Youth Council of Nigeria, Cross River state.
*Former Chairman, Nigeria Young Pilots in South Africa
*The Incumbent Vice President, National Association of Airlines Pilots and Engineers
*Member, Trade Union Congress (TUC)
*Past President, Atakpa Lions Club & the Coordinator Cross River Youth Caucus
*Erstwhile Senator/Chief Whip of the first republic Senate of National Association of Cross River State Students (NACRISS) World Wide
*A Knight of the Catholic Church

The captain has added another feather to his already well decorated cap being the subsisting Assistant Secretary General National Youth Council of Nigeria and Number four Youth in the country.

Congratulations to the Comrade Captain and illustrious (Efik) son of the soil!

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