Just like a goldfish that has no hiding place in the water, Senator Folashade Grace Bent epitomizes poise, allure, and style as her sartorial elegance continues to speak volumes.
The woman, who represented Adamawa South Senatorial District between 2007 and 2011, has carved a niche for herself as a senator with several indelible footprints through her pet project that was said to have touched millions of lives. To date, the respected former Senator still possesses the aura that many described as in-born.
Getting accolades for her good works is not new to Senator Bent, who has been honoured with many awards in the past. However, on Saturday, September 25, 2021, the woman of the class was honoured with the ‘Positive Impact Peace’ award in Abuja at the CLIMA Africa Award 2021. Bent, alongside ex-President Goodluck Jonathan, Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom and his Taraba State counterpart, Darius Ishaku, and chairman emeritus, DAAR Communications Pls, Chief Raymond Dokpesi, among other eminent personalities were honored in recognition of their outstanding achievements and impacts on humanity.
According to CLIMA Africa CEO, Uwak Mike, the organization celebrates Christian legends and impact makers in every sphere of life irrespective of age and gender.
Expressing surprise at the award, Senator Bent said that the award notification caught her unawares. “I didn’t see it coming, especially against the background that I am not occupying any political office, which some people may have thought was the reason for the award. I feel the genuineness of the award coming at a time that I am out of a political office, but have consistently and effortlessly continued to assist indigent Nigerians, less-privileged, youths and widows with my NGO, Grace Bent Light Foundation. I never knew I was been watched, this is one of the very good awards I have received in recent times, it’s obvious that in whatever we do in life, we can only run but cannot hide. I congratulate the CLIMA Africa organizers for their painstaking meticulousness in selecting the crop of awardees for this year 2021,” the former federal lawmaker said.
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