By; AMOS MATHEW, Kaduna
The Governor of Kaduna State, Malam Nasir el-Rufai has recieved an award as the ‘ Man of The Year 2021’ in Kaduna at the weekend.
Personalities awarded at the event included Senator Abdu Kwari; Senator representing Kaduna North Senatorial District and veteran Nollywood comedian and actor, Julius Agwu and Francis Duru respectively.
Other personalities honoured, included Becky Olubukola, Simon Moses, Mofat Abasifreke, Moses Aliu, Goddy Nnadi, KADIRS, Correct FM amongst others.
Speaking to newsmen shortly after the event, the coordinator of ‘League of Extraordinary Achievers’ Award’, Adeyemi Adekunle who is the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Gaze Production, disclosed that the event was put together to appreciate the contributions of some personalities who in their various ways, contributed to the development of the entertainment industry.
” League of Extraordinary Achievers’ Awards is to recognize people of positive influence in the society through unique services and solutions which they provide for nation building,” he said.
Adekunle further explained that the awardees were carefully chosen through public opinion, without any sentiments.
Receiving the award on behalf of the Governor, the Deputy Governor, Hajia Sabuwa Balarebe, disclosed that el-Rufai’s administration will finish stronger than it started years back, just as she appreciated the efforts of the organisers.
One of the awardees, Julius Agwu who applauded Gaze Production for organising the event , also said that the award is to encourage the awardees in their various categories to continue contributing to the society positively.
