THE African Child Social Empowerment Centre, a
non-governmental, social organisation, which focuses on
children, youths, women and community development, has honoured seven prominent
Nigerians.
During an award tagged: “Children Ambassadors Award,” held at the Rotary Club Hall, Isolo,
Lagos yesterday, the NGO honoured the Ewusi of Makun-Shagamu, Timothy Oyesola
Akinsanya; Chief Osita Okereke, the national chairman of the All Peoples Liberation
Party, APLP, who is also the Director General of the national task force to
combat illegal importation of arms and Hon. Shamsudeen Olaleye, the Chairman of
Isolo Local Council Development Area, LCDA.
The
non-profit initiative, founded in 2008, said it was honouring the recipients in
recognition of their immense contributions to the welfare of children and the
underprivileged.
According to the Executive Director of the
organization, Bonaventure Enemali, “There is a need to appreciate these seven
Nigerians who have distinguished themselves in philanthropic commitment and
dedication to a better livelihood of African children.”
Enjoining
Nigerians to respond more positively to the plight of the African child,
Enemali said, “If everybody impacts one life a day, we will make a better
continent, Africa.”
Among the people honoured were: Dr. Lawrence
Nnamdi, Michael Adegoke, Otunba Mike Osimen and Chief Nicholas Ajayi, in an
event that drew people from far and wide.
By Adeniyi
Adunola
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