The Executive Vice Chairman (EVC) of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Umar Garba Danbatta and Mr Mele Kyari, the Group Managing Director of Nigeria National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) are among Nigerians to be honoured with merit awards on Thursday, in Lagos.<\/p>\n
The event is the public presentation of\u00a0Nigeria Heroes and Sheroes: Diary of a Journalist of Courage,<\/i>\u00a0a book authored by Mr. Ken Ugbechie, Publisher of\u00a0Political Economist NG.<\/i><\/p>\n
The event slated for Thursday, April 6, 2023 at Sheraton Hotel, Ikeja, Lagos would also feature the presentation of\u00a0Political Economist Merit Award<\/b>\u00a0to some outstanding Nigerians and corporates in both the public and private sector.<\/p>\n
A statement by Mr Ugbechie described the event as an occasion to celebrate development in the country and reward some of the people who, despite all odds, have sustained the spirit of nationalism and productivity at their various stations in life.<\/p>\n
Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta and his Imo counterpart, Senator Hope Uzodimma would, among other dignitaries, headline the event.<\/p>\n
The 644-page book published by Godson and Godman, publishers of Political Economist, curates milestones and imprints of development even as it exposes some of the perils that have over the decades slowed down the advancement of the nation.<\/p>\n
According to the statement, \u201cthe book periscopes Nigeria\u2019s journey through the decades. It chronicles a people\u2019s march through a forest of hope, faith, triumphs and trials. It details, with clarity, the author\u2019s perspectives on every sector of our national existence.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe choice of title,\u00a0Heroes and Sheroes<\/i>, is deliberate. Regardless of the multitude of challenges tugging at the nation, there are still oasis of hope created by outstanding men and women whose sweat ensured that we still have a country geographically so defined,\u201d the statement said.<\/p>\n
Others expected to be honoured at the event include Governors Udom Emmanuel, Nyesom Wike, Nasir El-Rufai, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Dave Umahi and Presidential candidate of Labour Party, Mr. Peter Obi. Other award recipients include Alhaji Aliko Dangote, Leo Stan Ekeh, Mr. Herbert Wigwe,\u00a0\u00a0Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas Limited, Brig-Gen. Buba Marwa (Rtd), Maj-Gen. Barry Tariye Ndiomu (Rtd) and Mr. Godwin Emefiele.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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