Nigerian actor Ali Nuhu, Super Eagles player Ahmed Musa, and the bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Sokoto, Matthew Kukah, have been nominated for the 2023 ‘Arewa Hero’s and Philanthropic Award Of Excellence.’
The trio were among other prominent personalities to be presented with the award according to a statement by the organisers, MACA Peace Ambassador and Unity Affair Africa, on Friday.
Other Nigerians that made the list are actor Rabi’u Rikadawa; the national security adviser, Nuhu Ribadu; Governors Uba Sani (Kaduna) Babagana Zulum (Borno) Abdullahi Sule (Nasarawa) and Hyacinth Alia (Benue); and the Emir of Zazzau, Ahmed Nuhu Bamalli.
Also selected are the chief executive officer of L&N group of companies, Laylah Ali Othman; the executive director of Hope Builders International Consult Ltd, Mathias Yashim; and renowned cleric Emmanuel Omale, among others.
Nyam Terry, chairman of MACA Peace Ambassador and Unity Affair Africa, said the annual event was to honour those who contribute to the development of the northern region.
“This year’s ‘Hero’s Award’ with the theme ‘Celebrating our Heroes’, seeks to honour industries, ministries, government officials, celebrities, organisations and individuals who have in one way or the other given back to society,” said the organisers.
“These Nigerians from the northern region have, in one way or the other, contributed to its development and peaceful coexistence. We believe that this recognition will always be the push for them to achieve more in their service to the society.”
The award ceremony is slated for September 30 at Arewa House, Kaduna.
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