As part of activities to mark Nigeria's centenary celebrations, some eminent individuals who worked tirelessly towards the unity and progress of the most populous black nation were today recognized in a grand ceremony. The Centenary Awards Ceremony/Dinner was held in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, and was attended by many Heads of State and Government (and their representatives).
The awards were given in various categories including: Politics, Academic and Sports among others. Awards were given to all former Presidents and Heads of State with most of them in this category awarded post-humously. Some of the other recipents include: Chief Emeka Anyoaku (former Secretary General of the Commonwealth), Chief Anthony Enahoro, Mallam Aminu Kano, Mrs Fumilayo Ransom Kuti, Margaret Ekpo.
Also on the list of award recipents were: the first indigenous Commander of the Nigerian Army and Airforce, first indigenous Inspector General of Police, Maj. Gen. Abdullahi Ahmed; first female pilot, Chinyere Kalu; Michael Akinkunmi (designer of the National Flag), Prof. Wole Soyinka (first Black Nobel Laureate), Prof. Chinua Achebe, John Pepper Clark and Cyprian Ekwensi.
Other categories
Heroes in Global Sports Competition: Madam Chioma H. (first Nigerian individual gold medalist in long jump), Nwankwo Kanu (most decorated footballer in Nigeria.
Accomplished Contemporary Entrepreneurs: Alhaji Aliko Dangote and Chief Mike Adenuga.
Distinguished Academic Scholars: Prof. Benjamin Oluwakayode, Prof. Chike Obi (most prolific Mathematician), Prof. Harrison (first Nigerian to get a BSc in Medicine)
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