—Commends Kogi Journalists
Philanthropist cum businessman, Alhaji Zakari Abubakar Ola, as yet again added another feather to his numerous feathers as he bagged Excellence Award for his contributions towards the Development of Youths and Philanthropic works in Lokoja local government area and beyond on Friday.
Alhaji Ola was honoured by the Lokoja Indigenous Newspaper Publishers and Bloggers, (LINPB), of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Kogi State Council.
Organizers of the award said they are impressed and touched by the millionaire’s desires to always reach out to needy and help in changing the lives of Lokoja,and Kogi State youths for the better.
Presenting the award on behalf of the NUJ Chairman, Alhaji Momoh-Jimoh Adeiza, the Vice Chairman, Alhaji Abubakar Hussein Sulaiman, pointed out that the efforts and activities of the honored Ola attracted the LINPB to bestow the award of excellence on him.
Sulaiman encouraged him not to deter but continue in his philanthropic gestures adding that LINPB and other well meaning entities are taking notes and will always be there to support, encourage and criticize when necessary.
Responding, the awardee on his part, commended the publishers and Bloggers for finding him worthy for the recognition even as he promised to continue to impact more lives.
He said: “It is always an inspiration to receive any award no matter how significant they are. Award of this nature shows that the people are watching you and impressed with one’s contributions. Am most grateful”. Ola said
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