Nigeria's first lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has been named the best woman of the year in the 2024 Independent Awards, dedicating the honor of Nigerian women and young people.
Speaking at the 2024 gala night of the independent awards held on Saturday in Lagos, Tinubu praised the tireless contributions of women and young people to the growth and development of the country.
The former legislator, who was represented in the event by the wife of the speaker of the House of Representatives, Fatima Tajudeen, described the Nigerian women and young people as the unrecognized heroes of the nation.
She said the prize was dedicated to all Nigerian women and young people who contribute to the country's progress.
Tinubu expressed his gratitude to the organizers of the event and the Independent Newspaper Board for Honor.
“I receive this prestigious prize with deep appreciation,” he said during his acceptance speech.
“This award will inspire me even more to contribute my share of national development,” he added.
A total of thirty -six people, organizations, Government CEO and managing directors were honored at the ceremony for their various contributions to Nigeria's development.
Other notable winners included Governor Seyi Makinde, called Independent Man of the Year, and Chief Bisi Akande, who received the 2024 Lifetime Achievement Award.
Governor Charles Soludo, from the state of Anambra, was appointed governor of the year 2024 (Urban Renewal), while Governor Bassey Otu de Cross River received the Prize for Economic Transformation.
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Governor Abdullahi Sule of the state of Nasarawa was recognized as governor of the year 2024 (development of solid minerals), together with Governor Hope Uzodinma and others.
In Entertainment, Bukunmi Adeaga-ilori, popularly known as Kiekie, received the influencer of the year on social networks for its impact on the industry.
In the business category, Otunba Mike Adenuga, president of Globacom, was honored. Others granted included Charles Odi, general director of Smedan, and Professor Abayomi Fasina de Fuoye.
The annual independent newspapers awards recognize outstanding achievements between politics, entertainment, business, education and other sectors.
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