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Accolade Dynamics Celebrates Glamour and Excellence at Yellow Ball Honors and Awards 2025

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3 weeks ago

May 12, 2025

The city of Abuja sparkled with elegance, prestige, and inspiration as Accolade Dynamics hosted the 2025 edition of its highly anticipated Yellow Ball Honors and Awards at the luxurious Transcorp Hilton on Saturday, May 10th.The grand event brought together a constellation of high-profile personalities and changemakers to celebrate excellence, innovation, and impact across various sectors.

Gracing the occasion were distinguished figures from government, business, media, and civil society. At the heart of the night’s celebration were honourees who have demonstrated exceptional leadership and dedication in their fields, both within Nigeria and across the African continent.

Topping the list of awardees was Her Excellency Dame Patience Jonathan, former First Lady of Nigeria, alongside the Governor of Taraba State, Chief Mrs. Folashade Tinubu-Ojo (Iyaloja-General), Hon. Mrs. Regina Akume (JP) – wife of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Hon. Minister of Women Affairs Imaan Suleiman-Ibrahim, Minister of Interior Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, Senator Osita Ngwu, Dr. Mrs. Rose Oriaran of INEC, Hon. Silas Agara, DG of NDE, and Hon. Baffa Dan Agundi, DG of the National Productivity Centre.

In the business and community development categories, notable recipients included Dr. Mrs. Queen Dillion of WEMA Bank (Regal Trailblazer Award), Olagoke Fagbohun of Kaito Hoff Real Estate, Dr. Linus Okorie of GOTNI, Mr. Christopher Oputa of Studio 24, and Princess Gloria Akubundu, former NEPAD CEO.

Other outstanding awardees included Hon. Mrs. Susan Lokpobiri, Engr. Kingsley Enosa, Senator Chris Adighije, Hon. Ikenga Ugochinyere, Chief Johnbosco Onunkwo, Chief Andy Elerewe, Dr. Emma Ogbonna, Amb. Bolaji Akinremi, Actress Ndidi Obi, Mr. Nduka Udeh, Uyime-Ivy King, Esv. Faith Ogenyi, Dr. Mrs. Rebecca Godwin, Chief Solomon Ogbonna Aguene, Dr. Becky Okoroafor, Chief Okosisi Emmanuel, and Chief Uche Uzodinma, among others.

Organizations such as Beautiful Beginning Academy, Perfect Integrated Decor, and DAAR Communications Plc were also recognized for their leadership and contributions.
Dame Patience Jonathan, in her acceptance speech, voiced her support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, a statement that resonated strongly with the audience and further sparked positive discourse throughout the evening.
The night was filled with thrilling performances by comedians and entertainers such as Klint da Drunk, Ambassador Wahala, Yamo, and Chirose, who kept the crowd thoroughly entertained.

Dignitaries in attendance included Engr. Jennifer Adighije (NDPHC), Dr. Hauwa D.D. Suntai, former First Lady of Taraba State, and Mr. Osita Okechukwu, former DG of Voice of Nigeria.

Ms. Doofan Chizaram Tor, MD/CEO of Accolade Dynamics Ltd and visionary behind the event, described the Yellow Ball as “a tribute to both men and women who have significantly impacted Nigeria and Africa through leadership, mentorship, and community development.”

She emphasized that the platform aims to foster a culture of excellence and innovation while celebrating legacy and service.

Ms. Tor, daughter of Federal Commissioner and President of Igbo-Kwenu for Asiwaju, Hon. Dr. Mrs. Ginika Tor, reiterated her commitment to spotlighting those who inspire progress and transformation.

The event was widely hailed as a resounding success, with media reports praising the ambiance, organization, and the quality of award recipients.

“Congratulations to all the honourees. We look forward to continued celebration of their legacies of impact,” she concluded.

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NTAC Hails Tinubu; Volunteers Ready to Positively Impact Nigerians

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23 hours ago

June 4, 2025

The Gleamer

Joel Ajayi

The Nigerian Technical Aid Corps (NTAC) has commended President Bola Tinubu for funding the Technical Aid Corps (TAC) Scheme.

The Director General (DG) of NTAC , Dr Yusuf Yakub, made the commendation during a ceremony to receive five returning TAC volunteers from Zanzibar, Tanzania on Tuesday in Abuja.
The returning volunteers also expressed readiness to impact knowledge gained from participating in the programme on Nigerians.

TAC is a mechanism for Nigeria’s foreign aid and technical assistance to African, Caribbean and Pacific countries through the use of Nigeria’s abundant trained manpower.

Yakub lauded Tinubu’s visionary leadership and steadfast support for the TAC Scheme.

Welcoming the volunteers who had discharged themselves as worthy ambassadors in Zanzibar, the D-G thanked them for their patriotism, dedication to service and for making Nigeria proud on the international arena.

The NTAC boss highlighted the importance of knowledge-sharing, while announcing that certificates of completion will be presented to the volunteers in line with the noble objectives of the service.

He also emphasised the volunteers’ crucial role in passing on the skills and experiences gained in Zanzibar.

He expressed optimism that their efforts would positively impact the lives of Nigerians across the country and shape the expectations and service-delivery of future prospective volunteers.

Earlier speaking, Amb. Zakari Usman, the Director of Programmes for NTAC, expressed gratitude to the D-G for his unwavering support and provision for the volunteers throughout their service period.
He said that the volunteers had so delivered on the mandate of the agency that citizens of Zanzibar did not want them to leave their country.
Popoola Adegoke, the Team Lead and a Mathematics Instructor for the batch of returning volunteers, was full of gratitude to the Federal Government for providing them the opportunity to participate in the scheme.

Adegoke said that Nigeria, was well blessed and had the abundance of both human and natural resources to contribute meaningfully to the development of many countries of the world.

He said that the need to continue the TAC Scheme was not negotiable, owing to its high impact and results.

Mohammed Salisu, a Physicist, said that the experience had broadened his horizon as his orientation during the last 24 months in Zanzibar, especially on the cultural exchange.

He lauded the government for the scheme, saying that Nigeria is seen and perceived to be higher in all ranking, especially in the standard of living and educational system.

He also appealed to the government to sustain the scheme to close the gaps both the educational and professional systems in the African, Caribbean and the Pacific Countries.
NAN

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