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Musawa Seeks Broader Significance for June 12

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4 weeks ago

October 3, 2026

Joel Ajayi

The Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy, Hannatu Musa Musawa, Esq., says June 12 must be remembered as a sacrifice that gave Nigerians democracy, beyond its status as a public holiday.

In a statement signed on Saturday by the Senior Assistant Media & Publicity to the Honourable Minister,Federal Ministry of Art, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy Dr Nneka Ikem Anibeze Ph.D in Abuja.

Musawa stated this at the national premiere of “MKO”, a film on Chief Moshood Abiola, held at the Wole Soyinka Centre for Culture and Creative Arts, Lagos, to mark Nigeria’s 66th Independence Anniversary.

She said 33 years after June 12, 1993, many young Nigerians know it only as a holiday, but the film turns it back into memory.

“For too many young Nigerians, June 12 is simply a public holiday. This film tells them that our democracy did not arrive by chance. It was fought for. It was defended. It was paid for. This documentary is in honour of the heroes of June 12, the men and women who gave their lives for the mandate of June 12, 1993 and for the democracy Nigeria enjoys today,” the Minister said.

Musawa hailed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Chief Host, for his participation in the June 12 struggle and paying the price in exile, adding that Nigeria’s creative industry will keep telling the story of its democracy with courage.

“Through film and the creative economy, Nigeria will preserve its history. A nation that forgets its past loses its way to the future. Nigeria has a story and our story deserves to be told,” she said.

Earlier, the director of the investigative documentary, Ose Oyamendan, said the film was in honour and memory of heroes who fought for Nigeria’s democracy.

“There was Hope ’93 and now there is Renewed Hope. There was a man who sacrificed his life so we may have democracy and there is a man who almost lost his life fighting for democracy who is now helping build a lasting democracy.

“There was a great man called Bashorun MKO Abiola and there is now another great man called Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Democrats. Nationalists. Nation builders. Leaders of men and women. We must never forget our story. We must always honour and remember our heroes,” Oyamendan said.

Top government officials including President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the wife of the President Senator Oluremi Tinubu; Senate President Godswill Akpabio, Speaker of the House of Representatives Tajudeen Abbas, Chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, Chief of Staff to the President Rt. Femi Gbajabiamila, state Governors, members of the National Assembly, Ministers and other distinguished dignitaries attended the premiere.

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Rebecca Omokamo Godwin-Isaac Wins The Sun Real Estate Icon Award 2026

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5 mins ago

November 2, 2026

The Gleamer

Joel Ajayi

The Homadil Realty Limited chief executive is recognised for her contribution to Nigerian real estate, business leadership and community development.

Ambassador Dr. Rebecca Omokamo Godwin-Isaac, Chief Executive Officer of Homadil Realty Limited, has been named a winner of The Sun Real Estate Icon Award 2026. The honour recognises her entrepreneurial journey and contributions to Nigeria’s property industry, placing her among personalities selected for distinction at the newspaper’s annual awards.

The recognition was formally communicated in Abuja when a delegation from The Sun Publishing Limited, led by its Managing Director and Editor in Chief, Mr. Onuoha Ukeh, presented her award letter. The development featured prominently in the Daily Sun of 2 November 2026. The presentation ceremony is scheduled for Friday, 13 November, at 7 pm, at the Expo Convention Centre, Eko Hotels and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos.

The Sun Awards celebrate achievements across business, public service, entertainment, sport and other fields. In selecting Godwin-Isaac, the newspaper’s Board of Editors highlighted her entrepreneurial experience, strategic leadership and work in property development. Ukeh noted her involvement in business development, market research, contract negotiation and the management of real estate ventures.

Building Value Through Real Estate

At Homadil Realty Limited, Godwin-Isaac leads a business involved in property development, brokerage, construction coordination and project management. These activities connect investment planning with the practical requirements of residential development, including professional collaboration and responsiveness to prospective homeowners.

The sector also supports employment beyond property companies themselves. Architects, engineers, artisans, contractors, sales professionals and service providers participate in the work of planning, building and managing developments. Through its activities, Homadil operates within this wider economic network, where enterprise can generate opportunities and support livelihoods.

Godwin-Isaac has also contributed to public discussions about property investment. In February 2025, the News Agency of Nigeria reported her views on land banking and emerging investment locations, reflecting her interest in the relationship between urban expansion, property ownership and wealth creation.

Her leadership extends to Summit Estate Global Limited, whose residential project in Apo-Dutse, Abuja, held its groundbreaking ceremony on 14 February 2026. The development is planned to accommodate approximately 180 homes alongside supporting facilities, illustrating the company’s ambitions within the Federal Capital Territory.

At the ceremony, Vice President Kashim Shettima was represented by his Senior Special Assistant on Legal and Compliance, Bashir Maidugu, who emphasised proper documentation, construction quality and professional standards. Such considerations remain central to transforming a planned development into a residential community.

Education and Wider Impact

According to The Sun’s published profile, Godwin-Isaac holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Maiduguri, a master’s degree from the National Open University of Nigeria and an MBA from the University of South Wales. The newspaper also reports her completion of Harvard Business School’s General Management Programme and a doctorate in Real Estate Economics and Finance from American Management University.

Beyond her commercial responsibilities, she has been associated with philanthropic and educational initiatives supporting women, girls and underserved communities. Her interests include mentoring, access to learning and economic empowerment, reflecting a belief that opportunities for personal advancement should extend beyond the boardroom.

Her engagement with initiatives aimed at younger women is particularly relevant in an economy where access to education, mentorship and financial independence can influence the course of a person’s life. The Sun’s editorial account identifies this social commitment as part of the wider contributions behind her recognition.

Her career illustrates the persistence and adaptability involved in developing a business over time. The award offers recognition of that journey while placing renewed attention on the responsibilities that accompany enterprise and leadership.

Reacting to her selection, Godwin-Isaac expressed gratitude to The Sun Publishing Limited and its Board of Editors. She described the recognition as heartwarming and indicated that it would encourage further effort.

For the Homadil Realty chief executive, the 2026 honour is both a milestone and a call to continued accomplishment. Its lasting significance will lie in the quality of the work that follows, the developments brought to fruition and the opportunities created for people and communities.

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