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Emmanuella Travels MD Receives double NIS Award

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1 year ago

August 15, 2023

In recognition of her immense contributions to the development of sports, especially Para sports , the National Institute for sports has confered double honours of Sports Excellence on the Managing Director of Emmanuella Travels Mrs Modupe Lawale .

She was decorated with the Fellowship of the Institute by the Director-General of the NIS Professor Olawale Moronkola.

The event was part of activities in the students week which climaxed at the Institute on Tuesday August 15th, 2023.Speaking during the ceremony which was delayed due to her absence during the convocation ceremony in May, Professor Moronkola said she is the only woman among the other Fellows due to her selfless service to sports development over the years.

Speaking in the same vein,the President of the Students Union Government Andrew Enegbeta Obiazi said “We decided to honour Mrs Modupe Lawale for her immense contributions to the development of sports in Nigeria and the upliftment of Para sports. She has not only committed her resources and time to sports, but has deep passion for the Parasports athletes and their welfare.

“We are inspired by her kindness and commitment and decided to honour her in appreciation. Other people should take a cue from her life of selfless service by supporting sports”

In her response, Mrs Lawale said she was humbled but encouraged by the award” I’m eternally grateful for these two award of Sports Excellence and happy that our little contributions is appreciated and recognized. We shall continue to give needed support to all sports with priority on Parasports athletes. When We all come together, our sports will thrive “

She however lamented the lopsidedness in the ratio of female CEO in sports administration compared to male, insisting that women ought to break barriers to get to the top.” It is quite disheartening to see that very few women occupy positions of authority in sports administration because of matrimonial pressure, prejudice, cultural beliefs and other factors.

“These barriers must be removed to enable women contribute their quota to sports”
Former Table Tennis champion Bose Kaffo urged athletes to be focused in order to achieve their target.

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Stephanie Linus, Juliet Ibrahim 8 others Appointed Jury Members For Zuma International Film Festival

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3 months ago

November 13, 2024

The Gleamer

Joel Ajayi

Ten-member 10 jury of reputable Nigerian and foreign filmmakers to adjudicate on all entries in the competitive category of the Zuma international film festival, 2024, scheduled to hold in Abuja, Nigeria’s capital from December 1st to 5th, which is jointly being organized by the Nigerian Film Corporation (NFC) and the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has been announced.

Announcing the constitution of the ten-member jury through a statement issued in Abuja (on Monday, November, 11, 2024); Brian Etuk, NFC’s Director of Public Affairs, said “the jury is most critical to the selection of winning entries and composition of the jury reflects the premium and niche of ZUMA International Film Festival, as one of the continents fastest growing international film festivals and market events”.

He said, this explains why membership of the jury includes both Nigerian and foreign film stakeholders who have in the recent past promoted authentic Nigerian and African resonate stories, and continue to contribute immensely to the growth of inclusive global film production.

Stephanie Okereke Linus, an A-list Nigerian actress, filmmaker, activist with lead appearances in over 100 movies, including an Afro-Hollywood, USA Filmmakers Award for Excellence, Reel Awards for Best Actress, and recently, the AMVCA Award for Best Overall Movie in Africa as well as recipient of the AMAA Award for Best Nigerian Film for her impactful work DRY was named as the Chairperson of the Jury.

Other members are Kenneth Gyang- director of This Is Lagos, Mojisola as well as Oloture Netflix’s Original from Nigeria; Aisha Halilu Abdullahi – a docu-drama and documentary specialist; Ishaq Sidi Ishaq – an actor, writer and producer of “Kamilu”,‘‘Wasila’’; Charles Novia – an avant-garde Nollywood ﬁlmmaker, scriptwriter, producer, director and creative entrepreneur; Hakeem Kae Kazim – a supremely talented actor, producer, director of great cinematic portrayal of George Rutugunda in the Oscar-nominated Hotel Rwanda, as well as playing leading roles in The Librarian.

The Triangle, and knack for creating feisty and deeply thrilling characters; Sihle Hlophe – director with multiple awards and over 15 years of experience; Ronya Man – an acting coach and creative arts specialist with handles on Lahira, SIN.

The Johnsons, as well as Juliet Ibrahim – a bilingual (French and English) speaking multiple award-wining producer, director, entrepreneur with over 100 movie appearances. Zaiyanu Tanko Waziri, a veteran filmmaker and broadcaster with over two decades of professional experience was also named as member of the jury.

In the statement, Dr. Ali Nuhu, NFC’s Managing Director & Chairman, Festival Organising Committee, on behalf of its partner, the FCTA, congratulated Stephanie Okereke – Linus for emerging as Chairperson of the Jury. Dr. Nuhu said that the Jury Chairperson and her team’s roles are critical to the overall success of the Film Festival brand, which no effort has been spared in its organization in terms of content, attendance and participation. NFC; Nuhu averred, remains committed to achieving the objectives of sustaining the positive narratives that Nigeria with a huge creative economy, is indeed the hub of film production in Africa.

Zuma International Film Festival 2024, the 14th in the series and themed: Digital Renaissance: Embracing The Future takes place December 1st – 5th at Chida Event Centre, Abuja Nigeria. Meanwhile, Etuk added that the online registration portal of the film festival has opened, and intending participants can register through the link :- https://zumafilmfest.com/zuff-2024-registration.

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