Gbenga Shaba
The organizers of 2022 Leadership Excellence And Dignity Awards, Project Lead Africa, have announced First Lady of Ondo State, Mrs Betty Anyawu Akeredolu as Guest Speaker at the forthcoming edition of the 2022 Leadership Excellence And Dignity Awards.
The event, which will hold in Akure, Ondo State capital, is set to attract several dignitaries within and outside the State.
In a statement signed by the Executive Director, Abiola Alaba Peters (AAP) and posted on the official website of the organization, Mr Abiola said the choice of Her Excellency, Mrs Betty Akeredolu, as guest speaker followed achievement in the state and beyond, adding that her ideology and vision is another attraction.
“The organizers of 2022 Lead Awards is hereby using this opportunity to announce a dedicated, prominent and well respected Nigerian as guest speaker in the maiden edition of the 2022 Leadership Excellence And Dignity Awards. She is no other person than the number one First Lady of Ondo State, Her Excellency, Mrs Betty Anyanwu Akeredolu.
“It is expedient to explain the choice of this dynamic and powerful Nigerian as speaker for the 2022 Lead Awards. Although the generally public, particularly those who have indicated interest in attending the event, many of whom reside in Ondo State, are a determining factor.
“The theme of the event, ‘Rewarding Tenacity: An Example for the Next Generation’, is another fact why we decided to go for our dear mother in Ondo State. It is a known fact that Mrs Akeredolu is unapologetic about her love and passion for the younger generations, especially her gender.
“Arabirin, as we fondly called her, is passionate about the welfare and development of her people. We can’t afford not to have such a unifier speak to us”, Abiola stated.
Other dignitaries that will be gracing the award ceremony includes the Special Guest of Honor, His Excellency, Honorable Lucky Aiyedatiwa, Deputy Governor of Ondo State alongside Deji of Akure, His Royal Majesty, Oba (Dr.) Ogunlade Aladetoyinbo Aladelusi, His Royal Majesty, Oba Simeon Adedubaje Adeyefa, Elemure of Emure-Ile, among others.
The key feature of the ceremony will be a celebration of various individuals who are proudly sons and daughters of the Sunshine State.
Other attractions are music, comedy and other forms of art.
The event would commence with a black carpet media paparazzi at 2pm, followed by the main event at 3pm.