The Africa Value Awards has announced the hosting of the 2021 Edition of the awards to be held at the Sheraton Hotels & Towers, Abuja on Thursday.
Among the list of nominees for its 2021 edition, according to the organisers, include Kaduna State philanthropist, politician and business mogul, Hon. Lawal Adamu Usman, His Majesty, Oba (Dr) Federick E. Obateru Akinruntan CON, and a few others nominated to receive the global honour.
Hon. Lawal Adamu Usman will be honoured as African Impact Maker of the Year for impacting lives in Kaduna State and Nigeria in general, while Oba (Dr) Federick E. Obateru Akinruntan CON will emerge as African Royal Father of the year for Community Development and Peaceful Coexistence.
In a press statement made available to the media, Ambassador Daniel N. Obah FCA, Executive Director, Africa Value Awards and Chairman, VARDIAFRICA said that the aim of the award is to continually promote and celebrate value and excellence in Africa.
He also stated that the award aim is to recognise individuals and organizations who have projected positively, the intrinsic values of the African continent, propelled the economy growth, enhanced youth empowerment and participation, community development, educational advancement, humanitarian services and peaceful coexistence.
“This year’s edition of Africa Value Awards is unique considering our recent partnership with the International Institute for African Scholars (IIAS), Fayetteville, NC 28311 USA, with headquarters in Accra, Ghana.
“The Partnership is to enhance efficiency and excellence, and to ensure that awardees are celebrated globally,” says Obah.
Some other awardees includes; Hon. Olubunmi Tunji Ojo, Shalom Jawhary, Benita Urey, Elvis L. Abuyere, Arc. Ozoemenam Onyedibe, Bome Ojoboh and a few others.
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