Col. RSB Bello-Fadile (Rtd) to receive the Lifetime Achievement Award
By Douglas Ahiaba – Abuja
Colonel RSB Bello-Fadile (Rtd), a trailblazing Nigerian military officer and author of the memoir ‘Nine Lives,’ is a distinguished individual who obtained a PhD in International Law and became the Nigerian Army’s inaugural lawyer, is set to receive a Lifetime Achievement Award from Democracy Newsline Newspaper.
According to Elder Olalekan Aiyenigba, Executive Editor of Democracy Newsline Newspaper, Col. Bello Fadile (Rtd) is a distinguished officer who has made significant contributions to Nigeria’s territorial integrity and the legal profession.
The award is based on an opinion poll conducted by a team of experts, and the recognition will be bestowed upon him during the 15th Public Lecture and Award Ceremony.
Elder Olalekan added that the event is scheduled to hold on August 26, 2025, at the Banquet Hall, National Merit House, Maitama, Abuja, with the Red Carpet Ceremony commencing at 5pm, while the Main Event will start by 6pm, followed by a dinner program.
The theme of the event is “Role of Independent Media in Promoting Participatory Democracy and Good Governance,” and it will bring together stakeholders to discuss Nigeria’s democratic progress.
The ceremony will also feature a keynote address from a reputable Nigerian and the launch of a N100 million fund for podcast studio equipment and the establishment of Democracy Newsline Newspaper’s online Television station.
