The City of Lagos resonated penultimate weekend as Nigerian Association of Christian Journalists, held her Annual Conference on INTEGRITY AND PATRIOTISM. It was a moment of glitz and razzmatazz, a spurring evening as guests and recipients converged at the luxurious Sheraton Hotel Ikeja Lagos.
The initiative which started in 2023 is designed to discourage corruption in our society by sensitizing leaders with the spirit of Patriotism and Integrity. Several eminent Nigerians who have been conferred with the award have various testimonies of how the award has put a stronger check on their self-conduct as
leaders.
Idowu Daniel, a 71 year old Minister of God, well known as “Mother of Bishops” an administrator and the General Overseer of salvation and Healing Ministries International, with Headquarters in Lagos was on hand with a unique agility to receive the prestigious, INTEGRITY WOMAN MINISTER OF GOD OF THE YEAR AWARD 2023.
In her remark, Mother Edith Idowu Daniel, said that she is fulfilled as she has raised many prodigies who are poised to take after her in service to God
and humanity. Alongside Mother Edith Idowu Daniel, an ace film maker, educationist and the Ambassador-
General of Heaven’s Mission Global Church, Hẹr Lordship, Bishop Dr.Apt Mrs Adenuga Roseana Okachi as well as Mother Success Marian Okeke were each also honoured with the INTEGRITY WOMAN MINISTER OF GOD OF THE YEAR AWARD 2023.
In governance and advocacy, Mary BERYL NOEL- BERJE, was conferred with the prestigious, “NIGERIAN PATRIOT AND INTEGRITY WOMAN OF THE YEAR AWARD, 2023. Mary Beryl Noel-Berje is a veteran newscaster and activist who served as the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor of Niger State from 2019 to 2023 during the tenure of Alhaji Abubakar Sani Bello. The first woman to serve in that position since the creation of the state in 1976. Today, she serves as the Special Adviser on Women Affairs and Affirmative Action to Governor Mohamed Umaru of Niger State.
COMR. Idris-Shonuga OLUWASEUN, a passionate Activist and business man with over 20years of experience in Road Transportation industry was bestowed with the “NIGERIAN PATRIOT & INTEGRITY MAN OF THE YEAR AWARD, 2023, in recognition of his diligence and patriotic zeal for the nation.
Another personality on whom the prestigious, NIGERIAN PATRIOT & INTEGRITY MAN OF THE YEAR AWARD was extended to is Amb. Jaja Chinasaokwu Ihesiaba, the ROYAL HIGH
CHIEF (AMB.) UGO-MBA 1 OF NTIGHA ANCIENT KINGDOM, an administrator and businessman who is currently serving as the President of Abia State Palm Oil Producer’s Cooperative Union. The award was extended to him in recognition of his Diligence, Creative
Leadership Capacity, Selfless services to Humanity, good spirit of Patriotism, and high sense of Integrity.
Similarly, Barr. Olaleye Matthew Olanrewaju ,the Vice Chairman of Coker /Aguda LCDA in Surulere Lagos also went home with the pricey “NIGERIAN PATRIOT & INTEGRITY MAN OF THE YEAR AWARD, 2023 for his Diligence, Creative Leadership Capacity, Philanthropic gestures, Patriotism and high sense of Integrity. He stands out amongst his peers as a clean politician in our society today.
Hon . Ibe Okwara Osonwa,the Lawmaker representing Arochukwu /Ohafia federal constituency of Abia State in the House Representatives was bestowed with the “NIGERIAN PATRIOT & INTEGRITY LAWMAKER OF THE YEAR AWARD, in recognition of his Diligence, creative
leadership capacity, selfless service to humanity, rare spirit of Patriotism and high sense of Integrity.
The Young Person of Integrity of The Year Award was given to a 32 year old , Mr Nnadi Obinna, the current chairman and CEO of Binnard Global Ventures, in recognition of his Diligence, sense of purpose, spirit of Patriotism, and high sense of Integrity.
Chief Solomon IGWULU, a philanthropist and health worker who practiced for decades in USA before his retirement and subsequent return to Nigeria was honoured with MAN OF INTEGRITY OF THE YEAR AWARD, 2023. Chief Solomon provided hospital beds to Umutu
General Hospital, assisted some patients to pay medical bills and donated blood to assist sick patients. He also built a science building at Umutu Secondary School which has in it Chemistry,
Physics, Biology, and Agricultural Science Laboratories and in addition he awarded scholarships to 37 students and assisted the school in the renovation of the students Hall.
Another person found so deserving of the MAN OF INTEGRITY OF THE YEAR AWARD, 2023 and so honoured was Mr Maurice Emeka A Nwakor, a Businessman , and Real Estate Expert who is the Chief Executive Officer of both MAURICE & MAURICE Nig. Ltd MAURICE & MAURICE Gas and Oil Ltd. Reacting to the award, Mr Maurice who was obviously filled with emotions, exclaimed, I’m very happy and regard this award as the most important in his life.’”
Dr. Rebecca Omolade Ahonsi, a Chartered Management Accountant turned School Proprietress and Real Estate giant was vested with REAL ESTATE INTERGRITY WOMAN OF THE YEAR AWARD, 2023. Dr Rebecca is a young vibrant woman with enviable record of creative leadership capacity.
Dr. Meckson Innocent Okoro, a foremost Estate Surveyor & Valuer in Nigeria and a gifted TV personality and media guru, who is the CEO and Principal Consultant of M.I . Okoro & Associates received INTEGRITY REAL ESTATE PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR AWARD, 2023”. Dr MECKSON INNOCENT OKORO is a strong and outflowing personality who demands excellence of himself. He has no alternative to integrity.
United States of America based philanthropist, Chief Lady Amaka Mba-Olobor, was awarded the Integrity Woman of the Year for her impressive and consistent track record of diligence, selfless service to humanity, excellent leadership capacity, high sense of integrity, and great spirit of patriotism.
While expressing his appreciation to NACJ , he described the award as very important commendation in his life as a real estate consultant for over three(3) decades who has handled large and monumental projects in Nigeria without any blemish. Such projects included but not limited to Development of Auto Spare Parts and Machinery Dealers Association International Plaza at Trade Fair Complex valued at N15 Billion and successfully relocated over 40,000 business men and more than fifty (50) Commercial Banks from Idumota to the Trade Fair Complex, Badagry Expressway, Lagos.
The Managing Director of the Medavile Building Construction Company Limited, Otunba Ademola Akin- Benson, who was the Guest of Honour also called for support of the integrity Awards in, saying that funding is indispensable for the initiative to thrive and option to support its viability.
Upon concluding the awards for the night, Dr. Charles Okhai ,the President of Nigerian Association of Christian Journalists(NACJ) while expressing his appreciations on behalf congratulated the recipients for leading lives worthy of commendation and thanked every guests
for their attendance while urging everyone to acknowledge as an indispensable virtue.
It was an evening of fun, inspiration, commendation and networking .It was the numero uno event of the day in Lagos .Indeed, it was a memory to savour.
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