The Vice President, Prof Yemi Osinbajo and Governor of Sokoto State, Aminu Tambuwal are among eminent Nigerians nominated for the Elite Exclusive Magazine in Abuja.
The award night would hold on June 22nd, 2022 in the nation’s capital.
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Prof Osinbajo was nominated for the Public Servant of the Year category while Tambuwal will receive the governor of the year award.
Also nominated are: Wife of Akwa Ibom State Governor, Dr. Mrs. Martha Udom Emmanuel (First lady of the year), her Bayelsa State counterpart, Dr Gloria Diri (First lady of the year) and Governorship candidate for Akwa Ibom State in 2023, Pastor Umo Eno (Elite Man of the Year).
Others are: Sunday Dare and Uma Sadiya Farouq (Ministers of the Year), Dr Beta Edu (Woman of the Year), Dr Trinity Tom (Business Person of year); Prof. Ekele Bisallah Ahmed of the University of Abuja Teaching Hospital and Prof. Ememabasi Bassey (Health Persons of the Year); Obong Patrick Udofia, International President of Mboho Mkparawa Ibibio and Prof Benjamin Okaba, President of Ijaw National Congress (LifeTime Achievers).
Also, Mrs Mae Edmond Ufang (Social impact Person of the year) and Dr Idongesit Etiebiet and Dr Gentle Emela (Education Persons of the year).
The award will be part of activities to mark the 5th Anniversary of Elite Exclusive Magazine.
According to a press release signed by the Publisher of the Magazine, Mbuotidem Ubom, and made available to the public by the Secretary of the Planning Committee, Aluu Vincent, “The nominees were chosen by members of the public via online based on their track record of service to humanity within the period under review.
“There will be a Roundtable Discourse titled “Managing Nigeria’s Diversity: The Quest for Effective Leadership in 2023” billed to hold the same day.
“The event, expected to kick off with a red carpet by 4pm, is scheduled to take place at the prestigious Banquet Hall of Nigerian National Merit Award House (Merit House) 22 Aguiyi Ironsi Street Maitama Abuja. And is open for members of the public.”