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  • Alakija honoured at JCI 100th anniversary

    Alakija honoured at JCI 100th anniversary

    Africa’s second richest woman and philanthropist, Folorunsho Alakija, has been honoured for her outstanding service to humanity at the Junior Chamber International (JCI) 100th anniversary in Kanazawa, Japan.

    The businesswoman also recently bagged a honorary doctorate degree of Humanities from the University of Uyo, Akwa Ibom at the institution’s 21st convocation ceremony.

    With presence in 123 countries around the world and 200,000 active members, the JCI, a membership-based, non-profit organisation of young active citizens, ranks as the largest young people organisation in the world.

    In Nigeria, the JCI has 51 professional chapters spread across various cities in the country and institutional chapters in 60 universities, polytechnics and colleges of Education.

    Meanwhile for the first time, a Nigerian, Pascal Obinna Dike, has emerged the 2016 JCI World President.

     

  • Folorunsho Alakija honoured

    Folorunsho Alakija honoured

    Mrs. Folorunsho Alakija was recently honoured with a doctorate degree of humanity at the University of Uyo, Uyo, Akwa Ibom state during the 21st Convocation ceremony of  the university.

  • Osoba, Odukomaiya, others honoured

    Osoba, Odukomaiya, others honoured

    As part of events to mark its 10th anniversary, 121 media people who have contributed to the development of the industry were at the weekend honoured by Red Media Africa.

    Speaking at the event, co-founder of Red Media Africa, Mr. Chude Jideonwo said, “Many of these icons have done incredible things and we need to honour them. This event is to acknowledge their efforts. We thought instead of celebrating ourselves, we chose to celebrate the 10th year anniversary with something that will add value to the Nigerian and West African media space, something that gives back as it were to the community that inspires people.”

    Some of them media practitioners that were honoured and awarded certificates include Mr. Eddie Iroh, former governor of Ogun State, Chief Segun Osoba, Ms. Kehinde Young Harry, Mr. Henry Odukomaiya, Jimi Awosika, Betty and Sunny Irabor and Bisi Olatilo.

    The event was witnessed by Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity to President Muhammadu Buhari, Mallam Garba Shehu, former governor of Rivers State, Mr. Rotimi Amaechi, former spokesman to former President Goodluck Jonathan, Dr. Reuben Abati, Mrs. Obi Ezekwesili and former Governor of Ekiti State, Dr. Kayode Fayemi.

    The four-day event, which ends today, involved over 65 media houses across Africa, including young people who want to build a career in the media. The future of the media as an industry and how to sustain it was extensively discussed by more than 70 speakers including the Chairman of Diamond Bank, Mr. Uzoma Dozie, Publisher of This Day newspaper; Mr. Nduka Obiagbena and author, Binyavanga Wainaina, who spoke to the audience through Skype.

  • Don Jazzy honoured by C&S church

    Don Jazzy honoured by C&S church

    Michael Collins Ajereh, better known as Don Jazzy, received another honorary award over the weekend, at the Eternal Sacred Order of the Cherubim & Seraphim church worldwide as a worthy son of the church.

    The recognition, according to information, was given to the Mavin boss at the church’s headquarters in Tejuosho, Lagos. In celebrating the award, the ace music producer’s father, Collins Enebeli shared past photos of the family on his Facebook page giving gratitude to God for taking them from humble beginnings to the point of being honoured.

    “With thanks and gratitude to God for taking us from humble beginnings to the point of being honored and given a special recognition award by our fathers at ESOCS @ 90 celebrations. To God be the glory,” Jazzy’s father posted.

    Despite his activities on social media, Don Jazzy has been described as a person who shies away from the camera. As reported, very little is known about the multi-award winning music maker, because he hardly grants interview.

  • Dangote, Adenuga, others to be honoured with Africa Int’l Achievers Award

    Africa international achievers, among them,Alhaji Aliko Dangote, Group Chairman, Dangote Group; Otunba Mike Adenuga, Founder, Mike Adenuga Foundation; Dr. Raymond Dokpesi,  Chairman Emeritus, DAAR Group; Hon. Justice Maria Do Ceu Silva Monteiro, President, ECOWAS Community Court of Justice are to be honoured in Accra, Ghana.

    The award is been anchored by Africa International Achievers Conference and Awards (AIACA).

    The Chairman, AIACA Organizing Committee/Board of Advisors of MediaStead International Limited, His Grace, Arch-Bishop Dr. Benjamin Obomanu, who described the AIACA as an avenue for African Leaders to converge and discuss on ways to tackle leadership failures and how to get Africa out of the economic quicksand slowing down the continent’s progress.

    He said the award is a way of ensuring motivation for the duplication of achievers and achievements; stressing that it is always good to extend a helping hands when God is helping us.

    As all hands are on deck to ensure a smooth conference and awards at AIACA 2015, we wish our participants and awardees greater successes and the eagle vision to set higher trends for posterity.

    This august and epoch making summit and honour is the brainchild of MediaStead International Limited in conjunction with Africa Elite and Teem Magazines.

    The event which comes up at the M.J Grand Hotel, Accra Ghana,  is designed for a speedy developmental impact that will leapfrog unprecedented socio-economic, cum leadership advancement, an urgent development revolution that appears to be the sine qua non for growth in a continent that direly seeks to attain relevance in the comity of great continents.

  • Tinubu, other dignitaries honoured by Ikorodu monarch

    Tinubu, other dignitaries honoured by Ikorodu monarch

    As part of activities to mark the grand finale of his coronation, the new Ayangbure of Ikorodu, Oba Kabir Adewale Shotobi, on Saturday, honoured some deserving personalities with chieftaincy titles.

    Leading the pack of the new title holders is the National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, who is now the Baba Oba of Ikorodu. The event took place at the palace of the traditional ruler.

    The former Lagos State governor, was represented by the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly Mudashiru Obasa.

    Also conferred with chieftaincy titles include the Managing Director of CCECC Nigeria Limited, Li Qingyong, who is now the Babasona, while Alhaja Mutiat Ogbara is the new Iya Oba of Ikorodu.

    Some of the dignitaries who graced the ceremony are the former Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Femi Pedro; a former Secretary to the State Government, Princess Aderenle Ogunsanya, a former commissioner in the state, Kaoli Olusanya, representative of the Oba of Lagos, White Cap chiefs, amongst others.

  • Unilag, Douala varsity best computer students honoured

    Unilag, Douala varsity best computer students honoured

    Computer Warehouse Group has rewarded best graduating students of the Computer Science Department of the University of Lagos and the University of Douala, Cameroon, as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programme. At two different ceremonies, its representatives presented gifts to the students in furtherance of its bid to extol the essence of attaining academic excellence.

    At the presentation ceremony in Lagos, UNILAG’s Vice Chancellor,  Prof Rahman Bello observed that if the focus of CWG’s CSR initiative is sustained, it is capable of aiding universities in Nigeria to attain desired greatness.

    He said: “This award presentation has been an annual event. Since inception, CWG has lived up to their promise of rewarding the best graduating student in Computer Science Department every year, for five years now. On behalf of the management of the university, I thank your organisation for your commitment to this partnership. Your commitment to promoting academic excellence will help us in going forward.

    “I tell you that your contributions have been helpful. At the moment, University of Lagos is the 20th best school in Africa and the first in Nigeria, according to the 4icu rankings. Going by our consistent progressive performance, we look forward to being the first in Africa anytime soon. This is our target. And, we believe that the input of corporate partners like CWG will see us through to the point we aim to get to,” he said.

    CWG’s Chief Operating Officer, Mr. Phillip Obioha, said the annual award presentation underscores CWG’s emphasis on hard-work and qualitative education.  He said: “Our business scope covers a range of sectors; from banking to telecoms and recently SMEs. Our business is all about the quality of our workforce. We boast of an array of professionals whose expertise has formed the bedrock of service providers in the telecoms sector, for example. Our premium on quality workforce explains our emphasis on quality education.”

  • Rugani: ‘Honoured to be at Juve’

    Rugani: ‘Honoured to be at Juve’

    Empoli defender Daniele Rugani says he is ‘honoured’ to have been bought outright by Juventus.

    It was announced yesterday that the Bianconeri had bought out the Tuscan club’s half of the co-ownership deal the clubs had on the player, and Rugani has spoken of his pride.

    “I feel strong emotion, I’m honoured by this recognition,” the 20-year-old told Tuttosport.

    “I will always keep that feeling in my heart, and it will give me the boost I need. It’s a feeling of pride and satisfaction, as well as joy because I’ve been a Juventino since I was a kid.

    “However, now I have to stay focused on the present: staying up with Empoli, and the European Under-21 Championships.

    I’ve still got everything to prove, starting with showing that Juve weren’t wrong to take up their option to buy me.”

    Rugani came up through the Old Lady’s youth teams, and had already trained with the first team a few times before moving to Empoli, and the defender believes that was invaluable.

    “It’s a great memory, I took inspiration from all of them, because they’re all champions.

    “Of course, I looked toward the defenders more: [Giorgio] Chiellini for the way to mark, [Leonardo] Bonucci for how to set yourself, and [Andrea] Barzagli for concentration.”

  • Why Pope honoured Obi, by cleric

    Why Pope honoured Obi, by cleric

    The Catholic Bishop of Awka Diocese, Most Rev. Paulinus Okeke, said the Universal Church, through Peter Obi’s local Diocese of Awka, honoured the former Governor and the Commissioner for Works, Callistus Ilozumba, an architect, with the Papal Knighthood of St Sylvester, for the work they did in Anambra State.

    He spoke yesterday at Obi’s investiture at St Patrick’s Cathedral, Awka.

    The Bishop said: “God is willing to use us as His instrument, provided we cooperate with Him as Virgin Mary cooperated with him.”

    Citing Obi as one person in the position of power, who allowed himself to be used by God for the betterment of the society, the Prelate said before him, it was as if Anambra State was abandoned to barbarians, adding that with the coming of Obi, things improved.

    He said as a Governor, Obi was exemplary in many ways, including those little things that made a great difference, such as staying at the back when he came late to church, not using siren, not travelling with many aides and mingling with everybody without showing the consciousness of one who was in power.

    The cleric, who said Obi was a good example that the relationship between the church and the state should be that of mutual benefit and not antagonism, hailed his prudence, sense of propriety and insistence that things must be done properly, saying they were qualities, which helped him to succeed and would help anybody desirous of success. “When he was busy safeguarding the state’s money, insisting on prudence, some people said he was frugal, but today, the beauty of what he did in the state are being appreciated by everybody,” Rev. Okeke said.

    On the fruits of his good governance, he said besides having one of the best and functional health care in the country, “Anambra comes first in external examinations conducted by the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) and the National Examinations Council (NECO) because of Obi’s efforts.”

    President Goodluck Jonathan, represented by Senator Ben Obi, said the honour confirmed that the Federal Government did not make a mistake in ensuring that Obi remained part of them in many ways.

    Obi, who thanked those present, dedicated the award to Bishop Paulinus Ezeokafor, his wife and people of goodwill.

    Prominent Nigerians, including former Vice President Dr. Alex Ekwueme, Anambra State Governor Willie Obiano, Abia State Governor Theodore Orji, Prof. ABC Nwosu, among others, attended the event.

  • CAMPUSLIFE man honoured

    CAMPUSLIFE man honoured

    In recognition of his effort to make students informed, Charles Igwe, a 500-Level Chemical Engineering student and CAMPUSLIFE correspondent at the Nnamdi Azikwe University (UNIZIK) in Awka, Anambra State was honoured by the institution’s chapter of Nigerian Universities Engineering Students’ Association (NUESA).

    Charles’ effort was recognised at the NUESA annual award held at the Whyte View Hotels in Awka. The event was graced by officials of the Students’ Union Government (SUG) led by the president, Ibe Chukwunonso. The NUESA president, Basil Ozuluonye, also led the association’s executive.

    Presenting the award to Charles, Basil noted that the honour was in recognition of his valuable contributions to the development of the association. Charles was NUESA former Public Relations Officer.

    Charles described the award as first of its kind, and said he would cherish it forever. He thanked his colleagues for considering him for the honour pledging his continued support the association even after graduation.

    The students also honoured Chukwunoso, who is a 300-Level engineering student. The union president was recognised for giving the “most dynamic leadership” to students.

    Also, the department of Industrial and Production Engineering (IPE) received a trophy for its achievement during Inter-departmental Dean’s Cup contest.