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Thursday, 10 April 2014

Joke Silva, Gen. Gowon, others honoured at Nigerian Centennial Gala and Award Night in London

Headlining a weeklong chain of events in London to celebrate the success of Nigeria over the past 100 years, GLEEHD Foundation in partnership with the Commonwealth Democracy Initiative, ROSTRA Consulting & Amandla Consulting hosted the cream de la cream of the Nigerian Public and Private sector at a Gala and Award Night to recognise the contribution of Eminent Nigerians and Nigeria’s Emerging Leaders on March 11, 2014 as Nigeria celebrates its Centenary. Continue...



 
The Gala Award Night honoured the contribution of Nigerian luminaries and other exceptional Nigerians at the Sheraton Park Lane Mayfair Hotel in London which had the participation of Commonwealth Leaders, British and Nigerian Political Leaders, Friends of Nigeria and Nigerians in Diaspora. 

Speaking at the Gala, Dayo Israel, GLEEHD Foundation’s Director for Africa said “Tonight we gather here to say thank you to those whose effort have contributed to the continuous growth and progress of our nation Nigeria in the last 100years, those who through thick and thin have sacrificed to ensure the dignity of our nation is upheld, and the emerging leaders of these generation who would be responsible for keeping the flame alive – as we celebrate, we inspire others to rise and play their part in rebuilding the Nigeria of our dream.



The award aimed to grace the lives and achievements of Eminent Nigerians and Nigeria’s luminaries of the last 100 years, leaders who have shown exceptional imagination, foresight or resilience in a number of key fields - especially leaders that have reversed trends, shaken of traditional limitations, and acted as an example and inspiration to others.
The event also saw the presentation of the “Keepers of the Flame” Award to young inspirational Nigerians; Nigerian of the Century Award to General Yakubu Gowon – Chief MKO Abiola, HIM Oba Adesoji Aderemi, HIM Oba Okunade Sijuade and Chief Obafemi Awolowo; and the Outstanding Contribution to Women and Youth through Governance to a joint recipient of President Goodluck Jonathan and Dame Patience Jonathan.
 Speaker of the House of Representative – Rt. Hon Tambuwal and Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu were also recipient of the A.D King Prize for Courage in Leadership; while Senate President David Mark and The National Assembly of Nigeria jointly received the CDI Prize for Outstanding Contribution under Exceptional Circumstances for their roles in the last days of President Yar’Adua and for introducing the Doctrine of Necessity to save the nation from collapse.
In his remarks, Gowon expressed gratitude to the organisers especially GLEEHD Foundation and urged Nigerians to continue to strive for excellence as the nation entered another century.
Guests at the event included over 5 Nigerian Governors including Yuguda of Bauchi, Oshiomole of Edo, Uduaghan of Delta; and Representatives of the Governors of Kwara State, Osun State, Oyo State and Plateau State; Baroness Lynda Chalker – Chair of the Honorary International Investors' Council; Lord Alan Watson of Richmond and Chair of the Commonwealth Democracy Initiative; Chairman of Etisalat Nigeria – Mr Hakeem Belo-Osagie; Chairman of the Nigerian Economic Summit Group – Foluso Phillips, Speaker of the Oyo State House of Assembly Rt Hon Monsurat Sunmonu, M.D of Nigeria’s Bank of Industry – Dr. Evelyn Oputu, Representatives of the Ooni of Ife – Their Royal Highnesses Oba Adeyemi Adediran the Owa Omiran of Esa Oke and Laroka of Wanikin Oba Kole Ojutalayo, Senator Gbenga Obadara – Chairman Senate Committee on Privatisation; Senator Gyang Pwajok; Dr. Charles Akinola; Mr. Olu Jacobs and Mrs Joke Silva, Former President of Nigeria General Yakubu Gowon, Nigeria’s Minister of Power – Prof Chinedu Osita Nebo; Mrs Eniola Fadayomi – President of the Nigerian Institute of Directors; and many others.


About GLEEHD:
 GLEEHD Foundation for Leadership and International Development is an international organisation Headquartered in the United Kingdom with an African Secretariat in Nigeria established to promote the Development of Africa. GLEEHD is an independent, not-for-profit international organization which seeks to promote Africa Renaissance by fostering Good Governance and Democracy, Advancement of Economic and Entrepreneurial Development, Promotion of Human and Children’s Rights, and Advocacy for Youth Development and Participation in Africa. GLEEHD works to achieve this mission by working in partnership with Africa public institutions, civil society and regional and international development partners. www.gleehdfoundation.org and www.gleehdfoundation.org.uk


30 comments:

  1. I know people like Ibori will soon be given centenary award also, rubbish, we celebrate corruption in this country


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  2. Wow!!!!! That's cool..

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  3. Congratulations!!! to the awardee.

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  4. I so much admire Mrs Joke .Silver.My respect and admiration grew when I read an interview she granted on vanguard about her marriage.There's so much steel and brilliance beneath this cool exterior of his.When I grow up I wanna be like her

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  5. Dere is dis exceptional luv I Ave 4 joke Silva I dnt knw y,but dat woman is a blessing 2 d women folks,luv u ma.

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  6. Congrats to Ma'am Joke Silva...
    Doesn't change Nigeria image though.


    *My R1.50c comment

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  7. Owambe got a baptismal name.
    Nigerian centennial award kor

    ~BONARIO~says so via NOKIA3310

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  8. Congrat to those thAt. Got the. AwArd. I love Joke silva.

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  9. Y d hell is Joke wearin buba wen her hubby is wearin suit????? By d way, c Olu jacob shoe na! Who wan try d bobo.... Lol

    -----------------Tarilicious----------------

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  10. Wow wow wow..... I ♡ Olu Jacob n his wife...wonderful couple

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  11. Nigeria doing us proud.....
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    ***CURRENTLY IN JUPITER***

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  12. @ joke ageless woman, glow on ma'am

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  13. Congrats to them.


    CoolDiva speaks!

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  14. Linda wts with u and all this long long notes summarize it for lazy ones like me na, i read only 3lines bt all the same congrats, nd joky baby i see u mama still.looking cutey

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  15. Nollywood best couple! @Olu Jacobs & Joke silva... I love dis 2 ppl so very much (So Iconic)

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  16. Good one. Congratulation.

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  17. Some pple r languishing in poverty nd they r busy givin Award

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  18. pricelessprincess10 April 2014 at 14:48

    i so love this couple.....

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  19. Linda pie, I love to read no follow for dz one. Lol. @Aunty Joke is alwyz looking beautiful.

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  20. Power Couple...............I JUST LOVE THEM especially Mummy Joke! Sweet Mama!!!!!

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  21. Rosie Said.........I love joke Silva and her husband,very decent people.But looking at the list of those honored and the guests,it seemed like its a Yourba and Hausa affair,not like i want to be tribalistic,but c'mmon you cannot mention chief Obafemi Awolowo without mentioning Dr Nnamdi Azikiwe. It was only the minister of power Prof.Chinedu Nebo that was mentioned.Ms Onyeka Onwenu a recipient and present at the award was not mentioned........Sad.


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  22. hehee....my best "youngest" couple...i shee u

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  23. I sha like ma'am joke and her hubby like kilode!

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  24. CONGRATS TO THEM.......

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  25. Why do we do this to ourselves???? We don't look at the ripple effects of doing this events in Nigeria. Do other countries come to celebrate their centennial/ industry awards in this country????? British centennial award dinner in Nigeria….. Yeah Right!!! SMH

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  26. Wow love this two looking forward working with them in future love you mommy and daddy

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