…event to hold on November 18 in Enugu

Following the recently concluded voting for nominees in the third edition of the Frontier Discourse Annual Public Lecture and Awards, a process which garnered a record total of 24,593 votes spread across over 40 countries of the world, Pacesetter Frontier Magazine, organisers of the event, in partnership with 9th Holdings Nigeria Limited have announced the emergence of notable Nigerians as recipients of the awards.

Speaking in Enugu, the Ag. Editor in Chief of the magazine, Daberechukwu Egbo, noted that the final list contained those who emerged from the contested categories and those in the uncontested categories - traditionally decided by the editorial board of the magazine. 

The awardees are;

LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
Prof. P.N Okeke

BUSINESS PERSON OF THE YEAR AWARD
Mr. Kingsley Eze

YOUTH ICON OF THE YEAR AWARD
Mercy Eneh

MEDIA PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR AWARD (PRINTS)
Lawrence Njoku

MEDIA PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR AWARD (BROADCAST)
Nifemi Oguntoye

WOMAN OF THE TIME AWARD
Prof. Nnenna Oti

HUMANITARIAN SERVICE OF THE YEAR AWARD
GEANCO Foundation

MAN OF THE YEAR AWARD
Mr. Peter Obi

FRONTIER PERSON AWARD
Dr. Ike Neliaku

LITERARY ICON OF THE YEAR AWARD
Enugu Literary Society 

MOST SIGNIFICANT EVENT OF THE ERA AWARD
Coal Miners Massacre

EMERGING BRAND OF THE YEAR AWARD
Afia

Reemphasizing on the topic of the public lecture as "The Post Subsidy Economy - Exploring Bold Initiatives For Economic Recovery In Nigeria.", she stated the magazine's readiness to host all guests. 

Egbo reiterated that the Keynote speaker will be Ike Neliaku, Ph.D, fnipr, ficmc, President and Chairman of Council, Nigerian Institute of Public Relations.

She noted that the event will have other features besides the lecture and presentation of awards which will include the commemoration of, and an exposé on the 74th anniversary of the Coal Miners Massacre by renowned Historian, Ozor Dr Ferdinand Anikwe, KSJI, JP.

Msgr. Prof. Obiora Ike and Mr. Emeka Mba, CEO of Afia TV & Radio and a former Director General of the Nigerian Broadcasting Commission have both been named as Co-Chairmen of the event. 

While The Rt. Rev. Dennis O. Mark (Methodist Bishop of Awkunanaw Diocese) will be the Spiritual Father of the Day, HRM Igwe Godwin N. Madu, JP (Mbaogu 11 of Mbaogu Kingdom & Ezeala 111 of Achi) and HRH Igwe Barr. R.S.N Ezeh (Chairman, Enugu North Traditional Rulers Council) will be the Royal Fathers of the Day.

Awards will be presented by Hon. Uchenna Ejim (Executive Chairman, Nkanu West LGA). 

The details of the event are:

Date: Saturday, November 18, 2023.

Venue: Hotel Sunshine, Presidential Road, Independence Layout, Enugu.

Time: 11am (Green Carpet)

While also calling on corporate bodies and good spirited Nigerians willing to partner with the magazine to reach out, she listed and thanked corporate bodies, establishments and businesses who were already official partners of the event.

Platinum: 9th Holdings Nigeria Limited.

Gold: Odengene Airshuttle Services Limited.

Silver: Human Development Center.

Bronze: OPEANS Nigeria Limited.

Others: Darah Brand, One Stewart Ventures Limited.

Media: Afia TV, AnchorNews and CEO Media Agency

Assuring that the event on November 18 will be streamed live across social media networks; Facebook, Youtube, Zoom, Google Meet, the acting Editor in Chief asked interested attendees to reserve their seats through https://forms.gle/bu39fnMAUo9fdnr76