The Govt Vice Chairman (EVC) of the Nigerian Communications Fee (NCC), Umar Danbatta and Mr Mele Kyari, the Group Managing Director of Nigeria Nationwide Petroleum Firm Restricted (NNPCL) are amongst Nigerians to be honoured with benefit awards on Thursday, in Lagos.
The occasion is the general public presentation of Nigeria Heroes and Sheroes: Diary of a Journalist of Braveness, a e book authored by Mr. Ken Ugbechie, Writer of Political Economist NG.
The occasion slated for Thursday, April 6, 2023 at Sheraton Lodge, Ikeja, Lagos would additionally characteristic the presentation of Political Economist Advantage Award to some excellent Nigerians and corporates in each the private and non-private sector.
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A press release by Mr Ugbechie described the occasion as an event to rejoice growth within the nation and reward among the individuals who, regardless of all odds, have sustained the spirit of nationalism and productiveness at their numerous stations in life.
Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta and his Imo counterpart, Senator Hope Uzodimma would, amongst different dignitaries, headline the occasion.
The 644-page e book printed by Godson and Godman, publishers of Political Economist, curates milestones and imprints of growth even because it exposes among the perils which have over the a long time slowed down the development of the nation.
In response to the assertion, “the e book periscopes Nigeria’s journey by the a long time. It chronicles a folks’s march by a forest of hope, religion, triumphs and trials. It particulars, with readability, the writer’s views on each sector of our nationwide existence.
“The selection of title, Heroes and Sheroes, is deliberate. Whatever the multitude of challenges tugging on the nation, there are nonetheless oasis of hope created by excellent women and men whose sweat ensured that we nonetheless have a rustic geographically so outlined,” the assertion stated.
Others anticipated to be honoured on the occasion embody Governors Udom Emmanuel, Nyesom Wike, Nasir El-Rufai, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Dave Umahi and Presidential candidate of Labour Social gathering, Mr. Peter Obi. Different award recipients embody Alhaji Aliko Dangote, Leo Stan Ekeh, Mr. Herbert Wigwe, Nigeria Liquefied Pure Gasoline Restricted, Brig-Gen. Buba Marwa (Rtd), Maj-Gen. Barry Tariye Ndiomu (Rtd) and Mr. Godwin Emefiele.