President Muhammadu Buhari was on Thursday conferred with the 2019 “Man Of Integrity In Government” Award by Igbere TV News Agency.
The Nigerian leader bagged the prestigious award at an event held at Sheraton Hotel, Abuja, tagged “Leadership Excellence Awards 2019”.
The President was represented by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr. Femi Adesina, who received the award on his behalf.
In his acceptance speech, Buhari thanked Nigerians for finding him worthy of being nominated and voted for the prestigious award.
He assured that he would not let the people down, while calling on Nigerians not to lose hope in the country.
Igbere TV reports that President Buhari beat four other prominent Nigerians to clinch on to the prestigious Award.
They include former President Olusegun Obasanjo, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Comrade Adams Oshiomhole.
Earlier, the President’s spokesman, Mr Femi Adesina bagged the Media Personality Of The Year (2019) Award.
Billionaire oil magnate and Anambra state gubernatorial hopeful, Johnbosco Onunkwo and Nollywood Legend, Kenneth Okonkwo presented the Awards to Mr. Adesina.
Other awardees include Rotimi Amaechi (best performing minister), Yakubu Dogara (best performing Rep member), Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi (Governor of the year) and Las Vegas-based medical doctor, Dr. Godwin Maduka (Man of the Year), among others.
