Neptune Network Nigeria Limited, publishers of Neptune Prime online newspaper, Neptune Prime Magazine and Neptune Prime TV, will hold its maiden awards ceremony on Wednesday, March 16, 2022, at the Ladi Kwali Hall, Sheraton Hotel, Nigeria’s capital, Abuja at 10 am.
The event will culminate to the unveiling of the book ‘The Arbiter’ (a compilation of articles written by Dr Hassan Gimba Ahmed, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Publisher of Neptune Prime.
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The proceeds of the book launch will go to the Lami Fatima Babare Cervical Cancer Awareness Foundation, founded to enlighten people, especially women, on the possible prevention and cure of cervical cancer.
On the awards ceremony, the organisers will recognise and honour individuals who have distinguished themselves selflessly in education, politics, infrastructural development, women and youths empowerment etc in the country.
Dignitaries expected at the event are Her Excellency, First Lady of Ondo State, Mrs Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu, a cancer survivor and Dr Ali Adamu Tikau as guest speakers among other invited personalities across the country.
Below are the award categories and awardees for the year 2021.
1. Girl-Child Education Advocate of the Year – First Lady of Nigeria, Dr Hajiya Aisha Buhari
2. Award of Excellence in Education of the Year – (1) Alh. Dr.Mohammed Kyari Dikwa (2) Prof Elias Suleiman Bogoro (Executive Secretary TETfund)
3- Support to Leadership & Women Development – First Lady of Kano State, Prof Hafsat Ganduje
4. Research Institute of the Year – NABDA
5. Most Improved Company of the Year – Nigeria National Petroleum Company (NNPC)
6. Brand of the Year – BUA
7. Star of Courage & Man of the Year – Principal of Federal Government College, Birnin Yauri, Malam Mukhtari Gulma
8. Philanthropist of the Year – (1) Alhaji Umarun Kwabo, (2) Jack-Rich Aid Foundation
9. Posthumous Award for Honesty – 11 Million Naira – Salary – Aji
10. Posthumous Award for Journalism Development – (1) Hajiya Bilkisu Yusuf, (2) Mr Sam Nda Isaiah
11. Governor of the Year – Governors: Alhaji Mai Mala Buni of Yobe State; Prof. Babagana Umaru Zulum of Borno State; Alhaji Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri of Adamawa State; Mr. Nyesom Wike of Rivers State; Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos
13. Lawmaker of the Year – Senator Ahmed Lawan
14. Representative of the year – Rt.Hon Femi Gbajabiamila
15. Bank of the Year – (1) TAJ Bank (2) Keystone Bank
16. Training Institute of the Year – DCG Hamza Umar, mni (NDLEA Training Academy at Jos, Plateau State)
17. Newspaper of the Year – Leadership Newspaper
18. Online News website of the Year– News Diary Online
19. Television – AIT
20. Radio – Vision FM
21. Public Sector Icon of the Year – Brig.Gen. Buba Marwa (Retd.)
22. Entrepreneur of the Year – T-Pumpy Concept Ltd.
23. Symbol of Peace and Unity – General Yakubu Gowon (Retd.)
24. Excellence in Women Development and Empowerment – 1) Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi State 2)Director-General, National Centre for Women Development, Abuja, Dr Asabe Vilita
25. Exemplary Youth Advocate of the Year – (1) Mr Hamza Bala Lawal (2) Mr. Mohammed Sabo Keana
26. Life Time Achievement Award of the Year – Gen. TY Danjuma (Retd.)
27. Woman of Excellence – (1) Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management, Hajiya Sadiya Farouq (2) Minister of Women Affairs, Dame Pauline Tallen (3) Hon. Zainab Gimba (4) Dr Maimuna Saleh Bala (5) CEO Lotus Capital, Mrs Hajara Adeola
28. Humanitarian Organisation of the Year – (1) TY Danjuma Foundation (2) Victims’ Support Fund (3) North East Development Commission
29. Beacon of Democracy – Alhaji Adamu Maina Waziri
30. Public Sector Regulator of the Year – Nigerian Communication Commission (NCC)
31. Award for Diversifying Energy for Improved Power Generation – Engr. Abubakar D. Aliyu
32. Health Crusader – First Lady of Ondo State, Arabirin Mrs Betty Akeredolu
33. Innovative Company of the Year – Galaxy Backbone
34. Innovative Company of the Year NITDA
35. Posthumous Gallantry Award of the Year – (1) Nigerian Armed Forces (2) Nigeria Police Force
36. Role Model Woman of the year – Barrister Hadizatu Mustapha
