The Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II; Chairman of Heirs Holdings, Tony Elumelu; the Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, and his Bauchi State counterpart, Abdulkadir Bala Mohammed as well as a traditional title holder, the Onizeiza (Dan Amana) of Ebiraland in Kogi State, Dr. abuBakar Imam were among outstanding Nigerians that were yesterday evening, June 14, honoured at Silent Heroes Awards In Abuja.
The seventh edition of the Silent Heroes Awards, which took place at the Wells Carlton Hotel in Asokoro, Abuja, also featured the official unveiling of Volume 3 of Nigeria’s Silent Heroes, a compendium compiled by award-winning journalist and renowned biographer, Odita Sunday. The publication documents the lives and quiet achievements of individuals who have contributed significantly to Nigeria’s progress.
A total of fourty Nigerians in various disciples were conferred with awards for their outstanding service and impactful contributions across various sectors, including politics, public service, business, media, civil society and security.
Also on the list of honourees were Hamid Joda, MD/CEO of TAJ Bank; Hon. Benjamin Kalu, Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives; Dr. Bello Matawalle, Minister of Defence; Prince Arthur Eze; Dr. Daniel Olukoya, Founder and General Overseer of the Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministry; Chief Jeferrey Nnaji, Minister for Innovation, Science and Technology; Engr. Abubakar Momoh, Minister for Niger Delta Development; Engr. Abisoye Coker-Odusote, DG/CEO of the National Identity Management Commission; Dr. Adedolap Fasawe, FCT Mandate Secretary for Health and Environment; Dr. Neemat Daud Abdulrahim, Director of the FCT Education Resource Centre; and Hajiya Zubaida Umar, Director-General of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA).
Established in 2018, the Silent Heroes Awards is said to aim to recognise men and women whose daily work quietly powers the nation forward. These are individuals who serve not for recognition, but out of genuine commitment to community and country.
According to the project coordinator of the Silent Heroes Award initiative, Mrs. Ozioma Sonia Odita-Sunday, “The awards remind us that patriotism isn’t always loud, and can sometimes be found in people who simply show up every day and do what is right.”
The event recognized fourteen additional Nigerians who have demonstrated unwavering dedication and are making meaningful, long-term impacts in their respective fields.
