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COAS, Samdaddy, Yahaya Bello, others top list of 2022 Friends of Nollywood Awards
As the preparations for the 2022 edition of the prestigious Friends of Nollywood Awards gets to advanced stage, the honours list for this year’s edition has got Chief of Army Staff, Leitnant General Yahaya Farouk, Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwa-Olu, PDP national Secretary Samuel Anyanwu, topping the list of awardees
This was contained in a statement signed by Nzeh Frankwhite and Steve Eboh, Team Lead and Chairman Award selection committee respectively
According to the statement, ” this year’s list was carefully selected to reflect the a balance of men and women that have been of immense support and encouragement to the developmental strides of the Nigerian movie industry from their various little spaces.
Other prominent Nigerians that made the list are; IGP, Usman Alkali Baba, Dr Young Toby Ekechi, MD/CEO First Generations Mortgage Bank, Chief Chris Igbokwe, Barrister Uju Kennedy, Chief of the Air Staff, AVM Isiaka Amao, Prof Ali Pantami, Princess Adejoke Adefulire, Abubakar Abdullahi Kure, Prince Alex Mbata among others
According to the organisers, the 2022 edition of this prestigious award promises to be different as it will be presented as part of the closing sessions of the maiden Nollywood Technology & Security Summit.
A night of glitz, glamour and razzmatazz, with numerous industry stakeholder, actors, producers, directors, etc.
The Friends of Nollywood Award was birthed in 2006, in partnership with top industry stakeholders to reward, honour and celebrate non film practitioners who have partnered and supported the growth and progress of the Nigeria movie industry, directly or indirectly
This year’s edition is scheduled for the 15th day of November, with the theme, Nollywood a Pillar in Nigeria’s Socioeconomic Development to be delivered by Dr Young Toby Ekechi, MD/CEO First Generations Mortgage Bank, at the prestigious Bolingo Xpera Hotels, Abuja
Some of the past recipients of this prestigious award includes; former president Olusegun Obasanjo, former President Goodluck Jonathan, Late former president Umar Musa Yar’Adua, Mr Emeka Mba, Sir Mike Okiro, Mallam Isa Yuguda, Alhaji Rabiu Isiaku Rabiu, Alhaji Buba Marwa, among several others
Health
Ultimate Health HMO appoints 2 directors
Ultimate Health Services (UHS), a Health Maintenance Organisation (HMO), has announced the appointment of Tosin Adefeko and Bolajoko Abiola-Odunowo as directors to its board to strengthen capacity and functionality.
The Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of UHS, Mr Lekan Ewenla, made this known in a statement on Tuesday in Abuja.
Ewenla said that the appointments, made by the HMO’s Board of Directors and shareholders, were in line with global corporate governance and best practices.
He said that it was also a reflection of the organisation’s ongoing commitment to enhancing diversity and empowering women in leadership positions within the organised private sector.
“The appointments of Adefeko and Abiola-Odunowo are in-line with the organisation’s commitment to promoting gender inclusivity.
“It is also in accordance with the global agenda for gender inclusiveness in the corporate world and political appointments,” he said.
Ewenla added that the appointments were intentionally done to enhance the organisation’s growth focusing on private and informal sectors, various groups and associations in the country.
He said that enrolment into the health insurance programme is now mandatory for all Nigerians and legal residents.
Ewenla described Adefeko as a corporate executive and entrepreneur with over 25 years of experience.
“She has successfully led businesses and delivered impressive results in the financial services, print and broadcast media, marketing and communication industries.
“Adefeko is passionate about gender inclusion, equity, and female empowerment.
“She is an active member of Women in Managing Business; has served in several committees and chaired the communications committee for the annual conferences for three years,” he said.
The managing director equally described Abiola-Odunowo as a distinguished business executive with a multi-faceted career spanning over three decades in finance, law, and logistics.
He said that she would bring a unique combination of financial and legal expertise, and strategic business development into the board of Ultimate Health HMO.
“Abiola-Odunowo has vast experience in treasury management and financial analysis, with a strong understanding of financial operations and risk management.
“She has expertise in oil and gas, real estate, and environmental law, with a special focus on regulatory compliance and legal frameworks within complex industries,” Ewenla added.
NAN
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