The First Woman, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, has stated she is going to proceed to contribute her quota to nationwide improvement.
The previous lawmaker, who spoke after she emerged winner of the Unbiased Awards 2024 for Finest Girl of the Yr, devoted the award to Nigerian girls and youth.
She praised their tireless contributions in the direction of the nation’s development and improvement on the Unbiased Awards 2024 Gala Night time held on Saturday in Lagos.
Mrs Tinubu, a former Lagos Central senator, was represented by Hajia Fatima Tajudeen, spouse of the Speaker of the Home of Representatives.
She devoted the award to each Nigerian lady and youth contributing to the nation’s progress, describing them as Nigeria’s unsung heroes.
The Unbiased Newspaper Awards recognise landmark achievements in politics, leisure, enterprise, schooling, and different sectors.
Tinubu thanked the board of Unbiased Newspaper for the honour. “I obtain this prestigious award with deep appreciation,” she stated throughout her acceptance speech.
“This award will encourage me additional to contribute my quota to nationwide improvement,” she added, expressing her gratitude to the occasion organisers.
In the meantime, Chief Olabode George, PDP chief within the South-West, urged President Bola Tinubu to resolve the continued disaster in Rivers State earlier than it escalates.
George, the occasion’s chairman, stated the state was very important to Nigeria’s economic system and shouldn’t be allowed to descend into chaos or unrest.
He warned that permitting the disaster to worsen may result in nationwide instability, referencing previous civil unrest from Maiduguri to Port Harcourt.
George praised the Unbiased Newspaper for celebrating Nigeria’s achievers.
“Everyone seems to be leaving right here with a smile, which we wish the federal government to deliver to Nigerians.
“Who is really joyful now in Nigeria?” he requested, noting the mid-term mark approaches in Could 2025 and calling for seen adjustments by 2027.
“My occasion is making ready to take over in 2027. The query for voters is: Are you higher off now than earlier than?” George stated.
Awardees embody Gov. Seyi Makinde as Unbiased Man of the Yr, and Chief Bisi Akande, who acquired the Lifetime Achievement Award 2024.
Gov. Charles Soludo of Anambra was awarded Governor of the Yr 2024 (City Renewal), whereas Gov. Bassey Otu of Cross River received for Financial Transformation.
Gov. Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State acquired the Governor of the Yr 2024 (Stable Minerals Growth), alongside Gov. Hope Uzodinma, amongst others.
In leisure, Bukunmi Adeaga-Ilori, often called Kiekie, was awarded Social Media Influencer of the Yr for her influence within the business.
In enterprise, Otunba Mike Adenuga, Chairman of Globacom, was recognised. Others awarded embody Charles Odi, DG of SMEDAN, and Prof Abayomi Fasina of FUOYE.
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