President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has charged the next generation of Africans, in Science and Technology, Education and Governance, Entrepreneurship and Arts to rise with courage and contribute to the making of a united, peaceful and prosperous Continent.
President Tinubu made the call at the 25th Anniversary of the Millennium Excellence Prize, held Saturday night, at the Manhyia Palace, Kumasi, Ghana.
The president, who was Represented by the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, said that Africans must continue to work together in shaping their shared destiny.
According to him, the Renewed Hope Agenda of his Administration was aimed at transforming lives, fostering inclusive growth, and positioning Nigeria as a cornerstone of Regional Integration and Leadership.
He urged guests at the event to continue to inspire excellence, strive to uphold the values of leadership with service, and invest in the youth while championing collaboration across borders.
The President praised the Life Patron of the Millennium Excellence Foundation, His Majesty, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, Asantehene, for the invitation extended to him and hosting the distinguished event.
He noted that the award ceremony had from inception in 1988 remained a beacon of inspiration and recognition across the continent.
President Tinubu stated that its mission of identifying, celebrating, and supporting those who had distinguished themselves in the pursuit of African development resonated deeply with the aspirations of Nigeria and, indeed, all African nations
He lauded the organisers for identifying and celebrating Africa’s shining lights, individuals whose lives and work had lifted the continent and inspired generations
Odumegwu-Ojukwu received the Lifetime Africa Achievement Prize on behalf of President Tinubu.
Some other notable Nigerians honoured at the event were President/Chairman, African Export-Import Bank (AFREXIM), Dr. Benedict Oramah (Global Intra-Africa Trade Excellence in Africa), Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno (Lifetime Africa Achiever for Governance and Public Service), Founder/Chairman, BUA Group, Alh. Abdul Samad Rabiu (African Excellence in Business) and Chief Dumo Lulu-Briggs (African Traditional Leadership and Business Excellence).
(Editor: Nkoli Omhoudu)
