How Great Is Nigeria! By Olawale Lekan Christopher

How Great Is Nigeria! By Olawale Lekan Christopher

Many people would say that Nigeria is a great country because of its population that stands at a whopping figure of 191 million: the 7th largest in the world and the largest in the African continent. I may as well offer this rejoinder that there are countries in the world with significantly high population, which have never been esteemed with the word greatness or any such similar word. I would rather I did not mention peculiar cases.

Other people would say that rather than strength and greatness in sheer number, Nigeria is great because of her rich minerals resources. Indeed, Nigeria is blessed with abundant natural resources. Nigeria is the number one oil producing country in Africa and the 12th in the world; it has the 2nd largest oil reserves in Africa and has, in addition, ample quantities of natural gas, tin, iron ore, coal, limestone, zinc and arable land. But what do all these mean? They are merely circumstantial. The entire Africa continent seems to be encrusted in natural resources. From gold and diamond in Ghana and DR Congo respectively, to a substantial quantity of crude oil in Angola and Libya, just to name a few, Africa is hugely endowed with human and natural resources. However, in the world at large and in Africa in particular, only few countries can lay claims to greatness even when the touchstone is Nigeria.

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UBA Named The Banker Magazine ‘African Bank of the Year 2017’

Pan-African financial institution, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, has emerged African Bank of the Year 2017 by The Banker magazine.

The award is a first for Nigeria as it marked the first time a Nigerian-headquartered bank will beat other contenders to the prestigious and highly coveted regional award.

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PositiveNaija Monthly Newsletter November 2017

PositiveNaija Monthly Newsletter November 2017

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*It is important to mention that most achievements by Nigeria/Nigerians achieved abroad should not be relegated as being ‘superior’ or achieved out of a ‘privileged comfortable environment’ as most of these achievements are usually first in recognition of what has been done or attained within Nigeria and as such requiring an international/global export.

Geographical location of Nigerians

 

Recommendations:

  1. Nigerians should be more observant towards the progress, development and excellence made in/by the country and fellow citizens.
  2. The right conditions for the vivid manifestations of these achievements and subsequent potentials are needed.
  3. Existing implementation frameworks should be critically reviewed with an indigenous approach.
  4. Strategic planning and an effective monitoring system with a focus on sustainability.
  5. Better coordination among Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs)

We hope that you find these assessments useful, inspiring and educative. We will also be glad to hear from you!

Winners Of 2017 League Bloggers Awards (LBA)

The 2017 League Bloggers Awards (LBA) has produced winners in 13 categories covering the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL), the Nigeria National League (NNL) and the Nigeria Women’s Premier League (NWPL).

Ten players, one club and one coach were named winners in the different categories during the 2017 League Bloggers Awards (LBA) ceremony at the Sheraton Hotel in Lagos.

Last season’s top scorer in the NPFL, Anthony Okpotu of Lobi Stars with 19 goals, added the LBA Player of the Season to the Highest Goalscorer award.

Plateau United winger, Peter Eneji was named Best New Player in the NPFL ahead of – Chinedu Udechukwu of Katsina United, Destiny Ashadi of Katsina United, Oche Salefu of Remo Stars and Wasiu Alalade of ABS FC.

MFM FC’s Benin Republic star, Giscard Tchatto claimed the Best Foreign Player, also in the top division. He got the award ahead of Kodjovi Dadzie of Akwa United, Fatau Dauda of Enyimba and FC Ifeanyiubah goalkeeper, Idrissa Bamba.

Nasarawa United goalkeeper, Suraj Ayeleso beat the trio of Akwa United’s Olorunleke Ojo, Mustapha Aliko of Niger Tornadoes and Dele Ajiboye of Plateau United to emerge Best NPFL Goalkeeper.

Daniel Itodo and Ikechukwu Ibenegbu were named Best NPFL Defender and Midfielder respectively.

In the two new categories, FC Robo’s Rasheedat Ajibade won the NWPL Player of the Season while Kwara United striker, Michael Ohanu emerged the NNL Player of the Season.

Sikiru Olatunbosun of MFM FC won the Goal of the Season in the NPFL for his eye-catching strike against former league champions, Enugu Rangers, and Ikechukwu Ezenwa, who played for FC Ifeanyi Ubah last season, got the Best NPFL-based National Team Player award.

Plateau United won the Club of the Year and their trainer Kennedy Boboye got the award of Coach of the Year.

Plateau United FC emerged the 2016/2017 Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) champion.

Herbert Wigwe Named AABLA 2017 West African Business Leader

Group Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of Access Bank Plc, Herbert Wigwe, has been recognised as West African Business Leader of the Year 2017 by All Africa Business Leader Awards (AABLA) in partnership with CNBC Africa.

The announcement was made at the annual AABLA regional dinner, in Lagos and attended by industry executives from around West Africa.

The annual AABLA award sets to honour business excellence and leaders who have made considerable impact on their industry and the community.

Speaking on the awards, Alexander Leibner said this marked the start of what was set to be another memorable AABLA season, honouring business excellence across the continent.

According to the organisers, this award celebrates individuals who exemplify the best in African leadership as well as African business leaders who epitomize the core values of a successful leader, strength, innovation, ingenuity, knowledge and foresight — values that are imperative to carving out a powerful business in a Pan- African and global economy.

Receiving the 2017 West African Business Leader award, Mr. Herbert Wigwe, said:

“It’s an honour to be shortlisted among some of the most powerful West African Business Leaders that I have ever come across and extremely humbled to be the recipient of such a prestigious award.

Herbert Wigwe Named AABLA 2017 African Business Leader

The All Africa Business Leader Awards (AABLA) in partnership with CNBC has named the Group Managing Director/CEO, Access Bank Plc, Herbert Wigwe as the 2017 African Business Leader of the Year.

The announcement was made at the AABLA award finale held at the Sandton Convention Center in Johannesburg, South Africa and attended by CEOs, Government Officials and top business executives from all over the continent.

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Winners Of 2017 Sustainability, Enterprise and Responsibility Awards (SERAs)

Winners have emerged at the 2017 Sustainability, Enterprise and Responsibility Awards (SERAs).

The SERAs – Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Awards is an annual project, which aims to promote as well as raise awareness about the roles organizations play with emphasis on their responsibility towards stakeholders and the social development of Africa. The SERAs, aims to substantiate the case that corporations who are socially responsible stand to gain huge benefits in regards to the triple bottom line – economic, social and environmental capital.

Winners of 2017 Sustainability, Enterprise and Responsibility Awards (SERAs)

  • Best Company in Poverty Eradication – iSON Group
  • Best New Entrant in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) – iSON Group
  • Best Company in Partnership for Development – First City Monument Bank (FCMB)
  • Best Company in Infrastructure Development – First Bank of Nigeria
  • Best Company In Climate Action – Access Bank plc
  • Most Outstanding CSR Practitioner Of The Year – Access Bank plc
  • Sustainability Champion of the Year – Dr. Herbert Wigwe, GMD/CEO, Access Bank
  • Best Company CSR//Sustainability West Africa – Access Bank plc
  • The Most Socially Responsible Company of the Year (Overall Winner) – Access Bank plc
  • Best Company in Promotion of Good Health and Well-Being – Guaranty Trust Bank (GTB)
  • Best Company in Eradication of Hunger – Sahara Group