On the 6th of September 2014, members of Nigerians In Diaspora Organization (NIDO) Germany organized the 2nd Leadership Service Awards in conjunction with ABG PAULAS and Heritage Media Network Germany at the impressive Leonardo Hotel in Hamburg, Germany. During his welcome remark, Hon. Kenneth Gbandi, President NIDO Germany re echo the information that NIDO is made-up of Nigerians resident in Germany from a variety of professional backgrounds with years of experience.
He summarized NIDO Germany objectives as to; present Nigerians as honest and dependable people, promote business, trade and investment opportunities and to provides a professional resource pool from where (German) and Nigerian interests can be managed in a secure, respectful and fair manner. He informed full event hall that the 2014 Leadership Award in partnership with ABG Paulas and Heritage Media Network Germany was to honour Nigerians who have shown remarkable leadership qualities in their areas of service which is in line with NIDOs motto which is in pursuance of National development. Hon. Gbandi also said that none of the efforts of Nigerians in Diaspora will touch ground if the leaders (Award recipients) did not take the pains to make our great homeland (Nigeria) conducive and fertile ground for the efforts of the Diaspora.
NIDO he said, are very conscious that Nigeria is going through a very difficult time and that is the more the reason to search, indentify and honours individuals that stood their ground to make a difference in pursuit of national development in their areas of jurisdiction. NIDO is also very much aware that acknowledgement of and reward for excellence of service is key to breeding heroes and more heroes in Nigeria, he added.
This year’s award recipients were selected as usual under thorough scrutiny by the members of NIDO Awards committee he stressed. He added that award anywhere in the world normally generates a great deal of interests, excitements and also controversy, we will not expect this to be different and that NIDO Germany has resolved, in spite of their financial limitation to honour annually some distinguished Nigerians and their friends both at home and abroad who stood out in their various areas of call.
On behalf of his executive and event cooperation partners, Heritage Media Network Germany and ABG Paula, he congratulated the award recipients and challenged them to see this Award as a further call to duty and service and to remain steadfast in pursuit of development of our great nation Nigeria and all the millions of black people all over the world who identify with our Nigeria.
Senator Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed, CON: Leadership Service Award 2014 in recognition of your invaluable and outstanding contributions in meeting a critical segment of Millennium Development Goals (MDG) in health sector in FCT and in attracting foreign direct investment (FDI) to the FCT.
Mr Ekpo Nta: Leadership Service Award 2014 in recognition of your invaluable and outstanding contributions to fighting corruption in Nigeria.
Sir Peter C. Idabor: Leadership Service Award 2014 in recognition of your invaluable and outstanding leadership in striving to saving and preserving the Environment in Nigeria.
Engr. Mrs Ada Chenge: Leadership Service Award 2014 in recognition of your invaluable and outstanding contributions to Agricultural and Rural Development in Nigeria.
Engr. Ubandoma Ularamu: Leadership Service Award 2014 is in recognition of your invaluable and outstanding contributions to Agricultural, Rural Develpoment and food security in Nigeria.
Elder Chinedu Okoronkwo: Leadership Service Award 2014 in recognition of your invaluable and outstanding contributions to our nation, Nigeria through promotion of Trade and Investments.
Ambassador Abdul Bin Rimdap: Leadership Service Award 2014 in recognition of your invaluable and outstanding contributions in re positioning NIDO, Germany in additon to your contribution to the economic and social development of Nigerians in Germany during and after your service.
Ambassador Habib Baba Habu (OON): Leadership Service Award 2014 in recognition of your invaluable and outstanding contributions in re positioning Nigeria and Nigerians through your transparency, economic and social development of NIDO, Germany and Nigerians in Germany during your service in Germany.
Dr Dalhatu S. Tafida, OFR CFR: Leadership Service Award 2014/ Ambassador of Peace in recognition of your invaluable and outstanding contributions to re-positioning NIDOE and your contribution to the Diaporan Voting Right and peaceful resolution of NIDOe issues.
Prof. Dr. Enyeribe Anyanwu: Leadership Service Award 2014 in recognition of your invaluable and outstanding contributions to Nigerian Diaspora in the field of Academic and Professional Excellence.
Mrs Sadat Hassan: Leadership Service Award 2014 in recognition of your invaluable and outstanding contributions in re-positioning Nigeria Immigration Department of the Embassy of Nigeria through service and dedication to the affairs Nigerians in Germany.
Hon. Collins Nweke: Leadership Service Award 2014 in recognition of your invaluable and outstanding contributions to re-positioning NIDOE and contributions to the development of the Diaporan Voting Right and Diapora Commission.
Philipp Stachow: Leadership Service Award 2014 in recognition of your invaluable and outstanding contributions to our nation, Nigeria through promotion of Trade and Investments.
Prof. Dr. Nick Ezeh: Leadership Service Award 2014 in recognition of your invaluable and outstanding contributions to our nation, Nigeria through promotion of Trade and Investments.
Dr Ngozi Juliet Olejeme: Leadership Service Award 2014 in recognition of your invaluable and outstanding philanthropic contributions to national development through the empowerment of the youths and the disadvantaged persons.
Dr. Onuora Nduka-Agwu: Leadership Service Award 2014 in recognition of your invaluable and outstanding contributions in re-positioning NIDO Germany and for your examplary long service and dedication to NIDO Germany.
Dr. Uche Iro: Leadership Service Award 2014 in recognition of your invaluable and outstanding contributions in re-positioning NIDO Germany and for your examplary long service and dedication to NIDO and Nigerians.
Engr. Sebastian Udeajah: Leadership Service Award 2014 in recognition of your invaluable and outstanding contributions in re-positioning NIDO Germany/Europe and your contributions towards the proposed Diaporan Voting Right and Diapora Commission in addition to your long service and dedication to NIDO Germany.
Senator John Nanzip Shagaya: Leadership Service Award 2014/ Lifetime Achievement Awards in recognition of your immense contributions to Peace Keeping and creating stability in West African States (Ecomog) and Africa at large.
Dr Peter Agwi: Leadership Service Award 2014 in recognition of your invaluable and outstanding contributions in re-positioning NIDO Germany/Europe and your contributions towards the proposed Diaporan Voting Right and Diapora Commission in addition to your long service and dedication to NIDO Germany.
Dr Daniel Ubani: Leadership Service Award 2014 in recognition of your invaluable and outstanding contributions in re-positioning NIDO Germany in addition to your long service and dedication to NIDO Germany.
Dr Okwudili Okafor: Leadership Service Award 2014 in recognition of your invaluable and outstanding contributions in re-positioning NIDO Germany/Europe in addition to your long service and dedication to NIDO Germany.
Mrs. Stephania Alofuokhai-Gbenoba: Leadership Service Award 2014 in recognition of your invaluable and outstanding contributions in re-positioning NIDO Germany/Europe and your long service and dedication to NIDO Germany and NIDO Europe.
Hon. Alhaji Yakubu Yunusa: Leadership Service Award 2014 in recognition of your invaluable, outstanding leadership and effort in instilling peace in your State and the Nation as a whole.
Hon Muonagor Tony Oneweek: Leadership Service Award 2014 in recognition of your achievements, invaluable, and outstanding leadership in Idemili north of Anambra State, in addition to your exemplary People oriented Politics.
David A. Olufowora: Leadership Service Award 2014 in recognition of your invaluable and outstanding contributions NIDO , Germany and for your examplary long service to NIDO and Nigerians in Germany.
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