The prestigious OurNigeria News Awards 2024 is set to hold on Thursday, January 30, 2025, at the Abuja Continental Hotel, formerly Sheraton Abuja, and will feature Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso as a distinguished guest.
The event, renowned for celebrating excellence and fostering dialogue on Nigeria’s growth, will honour individuals, organisations, and institutions making remarkable contributions to the nation’s development.
This year’s awards, themed “Nigeria Rising: Celebrating Excellence and Charting the Future,” promises an evening of recognition, reflection, and inspiration.
Senator Kwankwaso, a respected statesman and former governor of Kano State, is expected to bring his wealth of experience and influence to the event, further enriching its significance.
Dr. Abubakar Sani, Publisher of OurNigeria News Magazine, highlighted the importance of the awards, stating:
“The OurNigeria News Awards is not just about celebrating achievements; it is about inspiring Nigerians to dream bigger and work harder for a better nation. January 30, 2025, will be a night of honour, inspiration, and renewed commitment to Nigeria’s growth, under the chairmanship of one of Nigeria’s high-flying business moguls, Alhaji Umar Abdulmutallab.”
To reach a global audience, the awards will be streamed live on multiple platforms, allowing Nigerians at home and abroad to participate.
The OurNigeria News Awards, now in its sixth edition, has previously celebrated notable figures such as former Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General T.Y. Buratai (rtd.), the Olowu of Owu Kuta, Oba Hakeem Oyelude Makama, and General Buba Marwa, among others.
Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso’s presence is expected to add prestige to the event, given his significant contributions to governance, education, and infrastructure development in Nigeria. His participation underscores the awards’ commitment to recognising leaders whose efforts inspire national progress.