Vice President Yemi Osinbajo and the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, have been nominated for the 2018 edition of the African Value Awards (AVA).
Chairman planning committee of AVA 2018, Daniel Obah, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on Friday.
According to him, other Nigerian nominees for the continental award, which will hold on November 17 in Abuja, include business mogul, Arthur Eze, Gesi Asamaowei and Davematics Ombugadu.
Obah said the names were among the list of nominees made available by Value Re-orientation and Developmental Initiative Africa (VARDIAFRICA), the organisers of the annual award.
He said the nominees would be honoured, among other Africans drawn from different countries, for their outstanding leadership roles and selfless service in peacebuilding, economic and youth development in Africa.
He noted that the award was based on recipients’ commitment to building African values, economic development, youth empowerment, community and Educational, development, humanitarian services and efforts at building peaceful coexistence.
“The award is for men and women from different spheres of human endeavours, who through innovation, hard work and exemplary leadership, ensure peace and development across the continent.
“Prof. Osinbajo, as the Vice President of Nigeria is a tested and trusted leader who has shown commitment to the comprehensive change programme of the Buhari administration, especially in the fight against corruption.
“He has always shown leadership values of character, strong will and commitment to peaceful co-existence among Nigerians, which is in consonant with what the AVA represents.
“He is a bridge builder and a symbol of loyalty and patriotism in the service of fatherland,” Obah said.
He explained that the Ooni of Ife would be honoured with the African Tradition Icon of the Year award for his commitment to preserving African culture and values with his exalted throne.
“He is a unifier and a true representative of African values and cultural heritage, who has attracted deeper respect to the traditional institutions in Nigeria and Africa at large,” Obah added.
