Nigeria’s First Lady, Her Excellency, Aisha Buhari; Governor Ben Ayade of Cross-River State; Emir of Kanu, His Royal Highness, Muhammadu Sanusi Lamido II are among several Nigerian citizens billed to bag various awards at the FACE HONORS Awards, holding in Washington DC, United States of America, November 18, 2017.
In a statement, the Chief Executive Officer, Conduit Communications Limited, Victor Gotevbe, said the event is themed: “Nigeria Revitalisation Initiative: Global Partnership for Effective Development and Restructuring.”
The statement read: “The Objective of this epoch-making event is to build cross-sector development collaborations, between private and public sector in government and business enterprises of Nigeria and the United States, to remove constraints and recommend strategies that would bring about positive restructuring by addressing challenges and opportunities for sustainability of democracy, regional security, economic growth and development.
“Endorsed by the Maryland State Government, in collaboration with United People for African Congress (UPAC), AfriQtalk Consult, Conduit Communications Limited, Muwelvs Integrated Service and International Art and Resource Centre, the four-day program is expected to attract over 200 attendees, among them dignitaries, delegates and people from all walks of life to Maryland from around Africa.
“The event will also feature Nigeria’s cultural heritage, investment/tourism opportunities, Roundtable Forum, Plenary sessions, presentations, exhibition, B2B meetings, investors and entrepreneurs round table discussions, business, organisations and industry networking.
Some of the keynote speakers and honorees include: Hon. Boyd Rutherford, Lieutenant Governor of Maryland; Senator C. Anthony Muse, Maryland State; Amb. Geoffrey Tenilabe, former Nigerian Ambassador/Consul-General to U.S; senior representative from the office of Amb. Donald Yamamoto, U.S Assistant Secretary of State for Africa; Alhaji Abdul-Aziz Yari Abubakar, Governor of Zamfara State and Chairman, Nigeria Governors Forum; Prince Kazeem Eletu-Odibo, CEO, Kazeem Royal Properties Limited; Barr. Tunde Irukera, Director General of the Consumer Protection Council, and many others.
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The statement further added that “FACE HONORS Gala and Awards ceremony will be hosted by former Nigerian Idol finalist EYE D, Idowu Sarah and Kenny Odugbemi. There will be live performances from local and international artistes and cultural dance groups.
FACE HONORS is a celebration of Africa’s influences on global trade, economy and cultures, in recognition of outstanding individuals, organizations, corporations and institutions whose outstanding courage, commitment, and passion have contributed to the promotion of democracy, education, cultural heritage, public service, philanthropic activities, diplomacy, community development, peace and security, in Africa and the African diaspora.
Organisers of the U.S-Nigeria Legislative and Executive Leadership Forum (USNIGLELF), a non-partisan high-level platform from the U.S and Nigeria, in association with FACE Global Leadership is scheduled to meet for a Press Conference at the Oriental Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos, October 6, 2017 and at Laps New World Hotel, Abuja-FCT, October 13, 2017 to herald its four-day Leadership Programme billed for November 15-18, 2017, in Washington DC, United States of America.