Media Trust chairman receives award for leadership excellence
From Dotun Omisakin, Lagos The Chairman of Media Trust Group, Mallam Kabiru Yusuf, has been awarded with the Christopher Kolade Award for Excellence in Leadership and Professionalism in the Media. The award presented by the Hallmarks of Labour Foundation was in recognition of his contributions to journalism and national development. At the HLF’s 29th edition […]
From Dotun Omisakin, Lagos
The Chairman of Media Trust Group, Mallam Kabiru Yusuf, has been awarded with the Christopher Kolade Award for Excellence in Leadership and Professionalism in the Media.
The award presented by the Hallmarks of Labour Foundation was in recognition of his contributions to journalism and national development.
At the HLF’s 29th edition held in Lagos, 13 Nigerians were awarded while five received posthumous awards even as a school was recognised for excellence.
The prestigious award was presented to Mall. Kabir Yusuf by the Chairman/CEO of Channels TV, Dr. John Momoh after his citation was read by Mr. Dapo Olorunyomi, publisher and editor-in-chief of Premium Times.
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The HLF role model award recipients included Alhaji Mahmud Ahmed CFR, who was honoured with excellence in leadership and good governance.
Others were Chief Akinlolu Olujinmi, SAN, who won Exemplary/ Courageous service to the advancement of the legal system and Hon. Justice James Ogebe, who was honoured for his outstanding contributions to the advancement of the legal system-adjudication.
Other recipients included Professor Friday Okonofua and Professor Isaac Adewole, who won the outstanding contributions in the field of medicine.
Also, Professor Francisca Okeke was recognised for outstanding contributions in the field of science while Professor Adeyinka Falusi was recognised for outstanding contributions in the field of science.
The HLF Emeka Anyaoku achievement award as Nigeria’s outstanding international icon was given to Prof Benedict Oramah, the immediate past President of Afreximbank.
The recipients of the HLF Lifetime Achievement Award were Professor Placid Njoku and Aare Afe Babalola, SAN, awarded for outstanding contributions in the field of education.
The HLF Umaru Shehu Lifetime Achievement Award was presented to Professor Abel Olayinka for Consistent Advocacy for Positive Change within the University System.
The HLF Award of Excellence was presented to Professor Oseyemi Akinbamijo for outstanding contributions to research, innovation, and Value-Chain development towards food security.
The recipients of the Posthumous Award were Dr. Pius Okigbo CON for Contributions in Economic, Fiscal Integrity and National Development,
Others were Prof. Chinua Achebe as an African Literary Giant and Chief Gani Fawehinmi, for exemplary Contributions to legal system and Courageous Services in Human Rights Advocacy.
Also, Dr. Kofi Annan was recognized as an Icon in global leadership and Dr. Nelson Mandela as an Icon in global leadership.
Mater Amabilis Secondary School, Umuoji, Anambra, won Best Overall Public Secondary in WASSCE Results for the year 2025.
The HLF executive secretary, Patricia Otuedon- Arawore, said the recognition of individuals was aimed at showcasing exceptional citizens who have contributed immensely to the growth of the country.