Nominations has finally kick-started for the much anticipated award event of the century, the Igbere TV Leadership Excellence Awards, 2020.
The prestigious Igbere TV Awards recognises and honours the outstanding impacts of leaders across both the public and private sectors and industries in Nigeria.
It promotes outstanding leaders and personalities whose impacts have been felt in Nigeria’s political, social and economic spheres.
The Award also applauds excellence, achievements, performance, humanitarian activities and philanthropic gestures.
The 2019 edition which held 28th November, 2019 at the Sheraton Hotels, Abuja saw several captains of industry, public figures and leaders cling on to the various Award categories.
In a statement issued to journalists on Monday, in Abuja, the Executive Director of Igbere TV, Emeh James Anyalekwa, said nominations for the 2020 edition were now open.
Anyalekwa noted that the 2020 edition of the Leadership Excellence Awards would be held in compliance with the NCDC and World Health Organization guidelines and protocols on COVID-19.
While disclosing that nominations for the Award programme would close August 30, 2020, the Igbere TV boss, asked Nigerians to send nominations to igberetv@gmail.com.
Some of the Award categories include:
# Man of the Year
# Best Performing Governor of the Year
# Businessman of the Year
# Best Performing Minister of the Year
# Best Performing LGA Chairman of the Year
# Footballer of the Year
# Sportsman of the Year
# Sportswoman of the Year
# Brand of the Year
# Bank of the Year
# Philanthropist of the Year
#2020 Man of Integrity
# Best performing Assembly Speaker
# Senator of the Year
# Female Lawmaker of the Year
# Best Performing Rep Member of the Year
# Security Expert of Year
# Airline of the Year
# OAP of the Year
# Educationist of the Year
# Most Outstanding Legal Practitioner of the Year
# Most Outstanding Health Worker of the Year
Etc.
In the 2019 edition, while President Muhammadu Buhari was recognised with the “2019 man of Integrity (in government)” award, Las Vegas-based Nigerian billionaire Medical Doctor, Godwin Maduka was honoured and unveiled as the “2019 man of the year”.
While the “Best Performing Governor of the Year” Award was presented to Enugu State Governor, HE Rt. Hon. Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi, the “Best performing Senator” Award went to President of the Senate, Dr. Ahmad Lawan.
The prestigious award ceremony which was well attended by influential leaders in public and private sectors, public service officers, entrepreneurs, philanthropists, captains of industry, legislators and stakeholders in every sector of national development, also recognised former President Goodluck Jonathan with the “Award for Peace and Democracy”.
The Minister of Transportation and former governor of Rivers State, Rt. Hon. Rotimi Amaechi was unveiled as “Best Performing Minister of the Year”, while the award for “Best Performing New Legislator of the Year” went to Hon. Benjamin Kalu, Spokesman of the House of Representatives.
Other distinguished award recipients include Oil Magnate and Managing Director, Dozzy Oil and Gas, Sir Daniel Chukwudozie, who was recognised with the “Businessman of the Year” Award title.
Others are, Femi Adesina (Award for Media Excellence), Sen. Ita Enang (Best Executive/Legislative Diplomat of the Year), Abia Assembly Speaker, Rt. Hon. Chinedum Orji (Best Performing State Assembly Speaker); and Rep Nkeiruka Onyejeocha (2019 Best Performing Female Rep Member).
Former governor of Imo state and senator representing Imo West senatorial district, Senator Owelle Rochas Okorocha was named “2019 Most Outstanding Personality in Educational Development”.
Others include Nollywood’s Rose Meurer (Actress of the Year), Innoson Motors (Best Vehicle Manufacturer of the Year), Sir Chikwendu Udensi (Most Outstanding Security Expert of the Year), Chairman of Peace Mass Transit, Dr. Maduka Onyishi (2019 Man of Integrity in Business); Alex Nwankwo of AlexReports (Publicist of the Year), and Cleric Satguru Maharaj Ji (Humanitarian Service Award).
Those also recognized include, SeaHorse Lubricants Ltd (Best Lubricant Manufacturing Company of the Year), Engr. Ajibola Abiola (Media Administrator of the Year), Anyim Nyerere (Humanitarian Service Award), Kaduna North LGA Chairman, Saleh Shaibu (Local Government Chairman of the Year); Gregory University Uturu (Best Private University of the Year), Barr. Philip E. Umeadi Jnr. (Award for Peace and Democracy), First Lady of Kebbi state, Dr. Zainab Shinkafi-Bagudu (First Lady of the Year – Health); and heavyweight champion, Osita Offor alias De Ultimate Commander (Lifetime Achievement Award in Wrestling).
Some distinguished personalities, who graced the 2019 Award ceremony include, Buba Galadima, an ally of President Buhari and chieftain of the PDP; Samson Siasia, former Super Eagles head coach; and Titi Abubakar, wife of former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar.
Others were Chief Johnbosco Onunkwo, Billionaire Oil tycoon and Anambra state governorship aspirant; Mike Okiro, former police IG; Actor Kenneth Okonkwo, Nollywood icon; Hon. Prince Cornelius Nnaji, Honorable Member representing Enugu East/Isi-Uzo Federal Constituency; and other distinguished personalities across the country.
Few pictures from the 2019 edition…
