The African Impact Magazine and Greencarpet innovation Media is set for this year’s annual Ondo State Media Award designed to celebrate distinguished individuals and organisations that have made their marks in various fields and callings.
A statement signed by the event coordinator, Asiwaju Yinka Richards and made available to The Precision NG, noted that the focus of the award since inception was to encourage people who have done well in their different fields of endeavours and have contributed immensely to the development of the society.
“We have enlisted prominent, but hard and smart working Nigerians who have proved beyond doubt that Nigeria can work again through their contributions to the nation’s rebuilding process. Our award has assumed a coveted brand among institutions, organisations and personalities both in corporate and public sectors of our economy because of the thorough screening process of the winners. The 2021 edition is no doubt a parade of the best among Nigeria’s tireless reformers. And this year’s event will be co-hosted by the Ondo Development Group”, he said.
He pointed out that Ondo is coming up to the state of development and that the media remains the mirror and driver of development in the world.
“This year’s award edition promises to celebrate distinguished personalities who have transformed the anxiety of the society for better and made marks in their different fields of endeavours. Among those who qualified for the award are; Olowo of Owo, HIM. Oba Ajibade Gbadegesin Ogunoye III, Hon. Gbenga Elegbeleye, Hon. Mrs Omowumi Olatunji-Ohwovoriole, Babajide Akeredolu, Dr. Mrs Damilola Oshin, Prof. Sunday Ogunduyile, Surv. Kayode Oludare, Hespat Group, Hon. Tunji Rhema Moyero, Bofoat Group of Schools, winners in the media categories are; Akinwunmi Abodunde, Adeolu Gboyega, Hakeem Adebumiti, Omooba Segun Adesemoye, Richards Ilesanmi,Godday Ighoteguono,, Wahab Bankole, Adeola Adekunle, Jumoke Omotosho and Kehinde Adewumi,” he said.
Among those expected to grace the occasion are; His. Excellency, Lucky Aiyedatiwa who will be decorated with the instrument of honour, Princess Oladunni Odu, the Secretary to the State Government, Hon. Ade Adeogun, Mr. Niyi Adegbonmire, Mr. Dare Aragbaye, Special Adviser to the Governor on Union matters and Special Duties, Mr. Olayato Aribo, Dr. Wilson Ikebuese, Oba Rotimi Obamuwagun and prominent personalities in business and politics.