Senator Ned Nwoko representing Delta North in the National Assembly has been scheduled to receive a prestigious award to be presented by Vice President of Nigeria, Senator Kashim Shettima.
The award is in recognition of his outstanding records within 18 months of inauguration as Senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
The event is organised by the CEOs Network Africa, a multidisciplinary networking hub for young African leaders with over 35,000 registered young entrepreneurs with the objective of building a sustainable network among young Africans.
The award is billed to be held in partnership with the Office of the Special Assistant to the President on Arts, Culture and Creative Economy at the Banquet Hall of the Presidential Villa today at 7pm, West African Time.
According to the invitation letter signed by Alli Bob Cinwon, Founder, CEO Networks Africa, and made available to journalists on Saturday, the award night will have Vice President of Nigeria, Senator Kashim Shettima as the Special Guest of Honour.
In the invitation, the Founder noted that the body hosts the annual CEOs Network Awards, the Women Power Networking Brunch and the CEOs Network Leadership and Entrepreneurship master class among other events.
“Therefore, it is with great pleasure we extend this invitation to you for our prestigious CEOs Network Award Night. This event is dedicated to celebrating excellence in leadership, innovation and transformative contributions to society and economic development across various sectors.
“We are delighted to inform you that you will receive a special recognition award, Mentorship Excellence, for your outstanding contributions to philanthropy, youth empowerment, and your unwavering commitment to the development of our nation.
“This award is a testament to your exceptional leadership, dedication, and visionary efforts, which continue to inspire countless individuals,” said the post-event communication.
“As part of this prestigious honour, you will receive exclusive benefits designed to celebrate your achievements and amplify your impacts.”
“We would be honoured to have you grace the occasion and receive this well-deserved award. Your presence will undoubtedly add prestige to the event and inspire everyone in attendance,” the invitation letter read.
The award is the fourth in a roll between November and December 2024.
The first was the Megastar Award, the second was the Human Rights Writers Association (HURIWA) award, the third was the International Human Rights Commission (IHRC) award, all presented to Senator Nwoko for his track records within the period under review.
