Dr. Ade Bebeyi Commends Democracy Newsline Newspaper as he bags Lifetime Achievements Award, 2024
The Chairman, Chief Executive Officer, Bebeyi Merchant International, Dr. Ade Bebeyi has commended the management and Staff of Michabifem Ventures Limited, publisher of Democracy Newsline Newspaper and Promoter of Democracy Newsline Newspaper Award for counting him worthy to be honored with such Prestigious Lifetime Achievements Award of the reputable media outfit.
He made the commendation yesterday in Abuja when the Chairman/CEO of the organization, Chief Olugbemi Femi paid him a courtesy call to present the award of honor to him
The highly elated elder statesman who was not in the country when the event was held, poured encomiums on the management of the organization for their giant efforts at remembering people that are truly contributing to the growth and development of the country and humanity, pointing out that it is the grace of God that have helped him thus far.
He enjoined the people of Kogi State especially those from Okun area to continue to appreciate the giant efforts of the former Governor, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, who without lobby or consultation graciously approved the establishment of Kogi State University in Kabba, stressing that no one ever thought God can through Alhaji Yahaya Bello answer the long-aged prayer of the people that have been yearning for such an institution in their area.
“Personally, I will continue to pray for him for establishing the university that have changed the economic status of not only Kabba but the entire Okunland, in terms of admissions, job opportunities, and economic expansion of the host community”
Earlier, Chief Olugbemi Femi said the management of the organization working with their team of experts had considered him for the Lifetime Achievements Award considering his contributions to the overall development of Kabba community, Kogi, Nigeria and humanity, as someone who has been consistent in playing his part as a community leader and philanthropist.
He said the award is in recognition of his total efforts toward the emancipation of humanity as a business Mogul whose establishment employed hundreds of people contributing to the growth of Nigeria.
Meanwhile, the award ceremony took place on October 9, 2024, at the Banquet Hall of the Merit House Maitama, Abuja, marking the fourteenth anniversary of the media outfit and the sixty-fourth anniversary of Nigeria’s Political Independence.
The event also featured papers presentations on the role of social media in the development of the agriculture sector by Dr. Tunde Arosoyin, National Coordinator of Zero Hunger Nigeria, and on “Nigeria and the personal perspective in politics” by Comrade Bala Ibrahim.
Other recipients of special recognition awards included H.E. Hon. Mohammed Umaru Bago, Niger State Governor, HE Mrs. Agyin Agbu Kefas, First Lady of Taraba State, and several other prominent figures.