Africa Legends International Magazine is set to honour Africa’s richest man Alhaji Aliko Dangote former Chief of Army Staff Gen. Theophilus Yakubu Danjuma (rtd) Zenith Bank founder Mr. Jim Ovia and billionaire businesswoman Mrs. Folorunsho Alakija with its Prestigious Meritorious Award.
The award is scheduled for the University of Lagos (UNILAG) Akoka Lagos at 11:00am.
Other eminent personalities to be honoured at the ceremony include the Secretary to the Lagos State Government Bimbola Salu-Hundeyin; former Senator Ben Murray-Bruc; Founder of AA Holdings Dr Austin Avur; Dr Shade Olukoya; Dr Atu Christopher; Prof. Esang Lazarus Isong of the University of Uyo; Dr Adeniyi Iyogun; Ambassador Okey Theodore Nworgu; Apostle Harrison Ayintete; and Ambassador Prisca O. Itumo.
According to the Management of Africa Legends International Magazine the award recognises their exemplary leadership immense contributions to growth job creation philanthropy and role in projecting Nigeria’s image positively on the global stage.
The organisers noted that the magazine hass over the yearss remained committed to celebrating African excellence and documenting the success stories of men and women whose hard work and integrity have shaped the continent.
The event is expected to attract captains of industry government officials members of the diplomatic corps academia monarchs and media practitioners.