LIST OF NOMINEES OF ABUJA ANNUAL MERIT AWARDS 2013 EDITION.

The 2013 ABUJA MERITS AWARDS is scheduled to hold in September 2013 in Abuja and already preparations have reached maximum level. It promises to surpass previous awards as the list of prominent individuals who are creating positive social and national impacts keeps expanding. Also, the structure and organization of The ABUJA MERIT AWARDS has gotten bigger and more effective which without a doubt will position firmly. Below is the list of Nominees for The Abuja Merit Awards.

NOMINEES

LIST OF NOMINEES 1.
Name: ALH. SHAMSIDEEN OLALEYE
(Chairman, Isolo Local Council Area)
Award: "INDIVIDUAL AWARD FOR
GRASSROOTS DEVELOPMENT "
Name: CHAIRMAN ABAJI LOCAL
GOVERNMENT.
Award: "INDIVIDUAL AWARDS FOR
GRASSROOTS DEVELOPMENT".
Name: GOV. MUSA KWANKWASO
Award: "BEST ACHIEVING GOVERNOR
OF THE YEAR AWARD".
Name: HON. UCHE EKWUNIFE.
Award: "MOST DYNAMIC HONORABLE
MEMBER OF THE YEAR".
Name: MR. LABARAN MAKU (Hon.
Minister of Information)
Award: "MOST VISIONARY MINISTER
OF THE YEAR".
Name: MRS. STELLA ADAEZE ODUAH
– OGIEMWONYI (Hon. Minister of
Aviation)
Award: "MOST VISIONARY MINISTER
OF THE YEAR"
Name: SENATOR VICTOR NDOMA
EGBA
Award: "MOST DYNAMIC SENATOR OF
THE YEAR"
Name: ALH. ABUBAKAR MISAU
(Administrator Public Service Institute of
Nig.
Abuja)
Award: "CIVIL SERVICE AWARD FOR
EXCELLENCE"
Name: ARCH. MIKE ONOLEMEMEN
(Hon. Minister of Works)
Award: "MOST VISIONARY MINISTER
OF THE YEAR".
Name: GM, CHANNELS TV ABUJA.
Award: "TV STATION OF THE YEAR".
Name: HIGH CHIEF EDEM DUKE (Hon.
Minister of Tourism)
Award: "MOST VISIONARY MINISTER
OF THE YEAR"
Name: MALLAM SANUSI LAMIDO
SANUSI (GOV. CENTRAL BANK OF
NIGERIA)
Award: "CORPORATE INDIVIDUAL
AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE".
Name: MRS. AMINA ZANNA IBRAHIM
(MD / CEO, AMIRA YOGHURT ABUJA)
Award: "BUSINESS PERSONALITY
AWARD OF THE YEAR".
Name: GM, ROCKVIEW HOTEL,
ABUJA.
Award: "MOST OUTSTANDING HOTEL
OF THE YEAR".
Name: GM, WAZOBIA RADIO (AIMS
COMMUNICATION)
Award: "RADIO STATION OF THE
YEAR".
Name: ALH. SALISU ABUBAKAR
MAIKASUWA (MNI, FNIM, CIROMAN-
KEFFI,
CLERK TO THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY)
Award: EXCELLENCE AWARD FOR
PARLIAMENTARY STAFF.
Name: BARR. LAIDE OSIJO
(FIIN,FCIDA,FCIB, President, Nig. council
of
Registered Insurance Brokers)
Award: "CORPORATE INDIVIDUAL
AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE".
Name: DR. OKEKE KANAYO
Award: INDIVIDUAL AWARD FOR
GRASSROOTS DEVELOPMENT
Name: HON. AKEEM MUNIRU
Award: "BEST PEOPLE-CONSCIOUS
HONORABLE MEMBER OF THE YEAR".
Name: MR. BISI ONASANYA (MD,
FIRST BANK PLC)
Award: INDIVIDUAL AWARD FOR
BANKING EXCELLENCE.
Name: MRS. EVELYN OPUTU (MD,
Bank of Industry)
Award: "INDIVIDUAL AWARD FOR
NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT".
Name: SENATOR PHILIP ADUDA.
Award: "BEST PEOPLE - CONSCIOUS
SENATOR OF THE YEAR".

LIST OF NOMINEES 2.
Name: GOV. BABATUNDE RAJI
FASHOLA (Executive Governor of Lagos
State)
Award: BEST ACHIEVING GOVERNOR
OF THE YEAR
Name: MRS. FOLORUNSHO ALAKIJA
(G.M. D, THE ROSE OF SHARON
GROUP, EXECUTIVE
VICE CHAIRMAN, FAMFA OIL
LIMITED)
Award: OUTSTANDING WOMAN
AWARD
Name: MR. AMIN MUSALI (CEO,
WAZOBIA FM)
Award: RADIO STATION OF THE YEAR
Name: MR. JOHN MOMOH
(CHAIRMAN/CEO, CHANNELS TV)
Award: TV STATION OF THE YEAR.
Name: MR. TAJUDEEN ADEPETU (MD/
C.E.O, CONSOLIDATED MEDIA
ASSOCIATES)
Award: MEDIA PERSONALITY OF THE
YEAR AWARD
Name: GOV. GODSWILL AKPABIO
(EXECUTIVE GOVERNOR OF AKWA-
IBOM STATE)
Award: BEST ACHIEVING GOVERNOR
OF THE YEAR
Name: MR. AMIN MUSALI (CEO, AIMS
CONSULTANTS)
Award: BUSINESS PERSONALITY
AWARD OF THE YEAR
Name: MR. STEVEN EVANS (CEO,
ETISALAT NIGERIA)
Award: OUTSTANDING
TELECOMMUNICATION COMPANY OF
THE YEAR.
Name: DR. MICHAEL ARUMEMI-
IKHIDE (CEO, ARIK AIR)
Award: MOST OUTSTANDING AIRLINE
OF THE YEAR AWARD
Name: GOV. ROCHAS OKOROCHA
(EXECUTIVE GOVERNOR OF IMO
STATE)
Award: BEST ACHIEVING GOVERNOR
OF THE YEAR
Name: MR. STEVEN EVANS (CEO,
ETISALAT NIGERIA)
Award: BEST SOCIALLY RESPONSIBLE
COMPANY OF THE YEAR
Name: MR. RAPHAEL AFAEDOR & MR.
TUNDE KEHINDE (CO – CEO's JUMIA
NIGERIA)
Award: OUTSTANDING BUSINESS OF
THE YEAR AWARD
Name: HON. AKINWUNMI AYO
ADESINA (MIN. AGRIC. & NATURAL
RESOURCES)
Award: "MOST VISIONARY MINISTER".
Name: ETISALAT NIGERIA
Award: "OUTSTANDING
TELECOMMUNICATION COMPANY OF
THE YEAR".
Name: INTERSWITCH NIGERIA
Award: MOST OUTSTANDING ICT /
COMMUNICATION COMPANY OF THE
YEAR.
Name: APOSTLE HON. EKPE JAMES
(EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN, IBESIKPO
LGA, AKS)
Award: INDIVIDUAL AWARD FOR
GRASSROOT DEVELOPMENT

ABUJA ANNUAL MERIT AWARDS

ABOUT THE AWARD

The ABUJA ANNUAL MERIT AWARD came into existence seven years ago (2006) under very unique and exceptional conditions being that the impetus that led to its conceptualization was stimulated by a desire to see those who strive and labor day in and day out to better there fellow man and humanity as a whole get rewarded and appreciated.

The maiden edition held on the 13th of December 2007 at the Aso Hall of the International Conference Center, Abuja. The splendor and color of these unique award nights can hardly be described as it has attracted a lot of marvelous dignitaries from the business world, corporate and international establishments, government officials like Governors, Senators, Members of the house of Reps and. other dignitaries.
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STAR MUSIC TREK GRAND FINALE FEATURES- 2Face,Tiwa Savage,Ice prince and a host of others

The Grand Finale will hold at the National Stadium, Lagos. After 9 exciting weeks across the country, the Star Music Trek train finally berths at the National Stadium, Surulere, on August 10 for what the organisers say will be an exciting grand finale of the year.

Headline artistes 2face Idibia, Tiwa Savage, Ice Prince, J Martins, DrSID, and Waje -with a surprise reappearance from Wande Coal- are set to thrill music lovers who have been keenly following The Trek from June 8 when it first held in Festac, Lagos.

According to 2face, who debuted on The Trek in Asaba, the Grand Finale promises to be one worth attending, what with the talented acts set to perform and the massive surprises prepared for fans.

"Asaba was awesome but trust me, you can't beat what we have in store for our fans on August 10 at the National Stadium. Just imagine all the 'Treks', from Festac right down to Agege all wrapped on in one massive Grand Finale! Trust me it will be awesome," the singer said.

T.A ORJI's ADMINISTRATION EXPOSED (Part1)

THE enthusiasms and expectations that greeted the election of Chief T.A Orji as the Executive Governor of Abia state seems to have gradually dissipated. There is a growing disenchantment with the government from
every nook and cranny of the state by the people. who voted en masse for the Governor they once saw as the man who will lead the state to Eldorado. Tales of sorrow and gnashing of teeth permeates the entire state as citizens'
recounts their ordeals. Abound are allegations of excessive levies and taxes, deception and despotism against the Governor, ranging from forceful destruction of properties, goods and markets without compensation; false claims of nonexistent employment and projects; forceful acquisition and conversion of people's properties to personal usage to dereliction of statutory
responsibilities. These put to question the underline philosophy of Governor T.A Orji's socio-political and economic policies; whether they are people's friendly, solution oriented or not. Regardless of huge Federal Allocation estimated at #54 billion naira annually; Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) of about #48 billion naira annually and #64 billion collected from the Federal account between January and December 2012, by Abia state government; which is exclusive of other allocations such as Derivation (for oil producing states), Excess Crude Account, Domestic Crude Account, Subsidy
Reinvestment Programme (SURE-P), Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) refund and Foreign exchange differentials. The dividend of good governance is comprehensively abysmal in the state. Furthermore, a recent communiqué issued by the Technical Sub-committee of the Federal Account Allocation (FAAC) for the month of March, 2013 shows that Abia state shared
among other states a total of #117,942 billion (26.72%) as against #106,442 billion received for the month of February. With its Local Governments among the Local Governments which shared #90,928 billion (20.60%) against #82,062 billion received for the month of
February. Despite all these funds received, there is still a conspicuous absence of infrastructural development; complete collapse of roads in all the 17 local government areas of the state; heaps of refuse especially in Aba, the commercial nerve centre of the state; dilapidated school buildings and painted uncompleted projects refers to as legacy projects by the Governor and his aides. Commenting on the "Legacy Projects", a principal of a popular Secondary School in Umuahia, Abia state capital who prefers anonymity, said those buildings refers to as legacy projects have been in abeyance since T.A Orji's administration. According to him, they are mostly uncompleted buildings and some existence old buildings, such as old secretariat building, School Road model
primary school building, Dialysis and Ophthalmology Centre, Umuahia (former Aloma hospital) and General hospital Amachara hurriedly painted to deceive the Good
Governance Team led by the Honourable Minister for Information, Labaran Maku. He revealed that in other to paint those so called legacy projects, workers in Abia state were owed six months salaries. Because the governor had nothing conspicuous then to show for his six
years administration; Painting those uncompleted projects he noted, was the only option left as workers were made to suffer for his ineptitude. His words, "while at the auditorium with the Good Governance Team, Chief T.A Orji said unabashed, I do not owe anybody. Is there
anybody I owe?, by then they owed teachers six months salaries, Teaching hospital staff six months as well, I am sure they still owe them close to four months salaries as we speak. To our dismay, the Governor continued, the only
local governments I owe are those ones that have refused to bring back their returns. Their money is there waiting for them, when they remit to the state government account they will receive their cheque". The series continues next week , visit http://lifesgists.blogspot.com