TREM honours members at community development award

THE Redeemed Evangelical Mission (TREM) recently honoured its notable members who have contributed to the development of Ikorodu community. Speaking at the event tagged: Ikorodu Community Development Award (ICDA), which was held at TREM Liberty Centre, Idowu Fatoki Street, Ikorodu, the Director of the Directorate of National Transformation, TREM Liberty Centre and Chairman of the Award Planning Committee, Mr. Austen Awulonu, said: “ICDA, basically, is a medium to celebrate individuals and organizations, who through significant positive service, have contributed to the development of Ikorodu.” "Our concern is neither political nor religious or ethnic. It is purely developmental because we believe that a community that ceases to develop will sooner than later become extinct," he lamented. He urged the awardees to keep the flag flying and pleaded with them to do more. While unveiling the nominees, the Resident Pastor of TREM Liberty Centre, Pastor Mike Egwu, said: “The ICDA aims at the development of Ikorodu community.” Egwu urged the Christians and all that were present, to be a change agents and follow the example of Jesus Christ, saying "we must demonstrate Christ-like love to the whole world.” Meanwhile, the award was categorized into nine different categories, ranging from special recognition award, which was won by Rev. Felix Joshua. Also under category of Arts, veteran actress, Mrs. Sola Onayiga, Funke Akindele and Chidinma Ekile were nominated. Other categories included public service, commercial service, journalism, community banking, social responsibility and youth empowerment awards.

By Adeniyi Adunola