Time Africa Magazine has announced the winners of its prestigious Who’s Who Africa Award for 2024, celebrating distinguished Nigerians across various sectors of society. The awards, which will be presented at the Nigeria National Merit Award House in Abuja on November 13, 2024, honor individuals who have demonstrated exceptional leadership, innovation, and contributions to national development.
According to Dr. Chidi-Peters Okorie, Editor in chief of Time Africa Magazine, while addressing journalists in Abuja, the selection process was thorough and based purely on merit. In a statement, Dr. Okorie expressed pride in the calibre of the honorees, emphasizing that the awardees’ achievements are a testament to the growing potential of Nigeria’s leadership across sectors such as politics, education, innovation, business,and healthcare.
His Excellency, Rev. Fr. Dr. Hyacinth Iormem Alia Benue State Governor was named Governor of the year 2024.His Excellency, Rev. Fr. Dr. Hyacinth Iormem Alia, has been named Governor of the Year 2024.
Others are Prince Engr. Lawrence Ozoemena Ezeh, Ph.D, FNSE, COREN, Man of the year 2024, HRM King Apostle Chibuzor Gift Chinyere, Who’s who African Philanthropist of the Year 2024, Dr. Godwin Umontuen who’s who Africa Award for Education 2024, Prince Innocent Anaele, Entrepreneur of the year 2024,Personality of the Year 2024: Prof. (Mrs.) Josephine E. Anene-Okeakwa, Vice-Chancellor of the Year 2024: Professor Engr. Akpofure Rim-Rukeh, Vice Chancellor of the Year: Prof. Abdullahi Ibrahim Musa, Prof Onyemachi Ogbulu Vice Chancellor of the Year, Local Government Chairman of the Year: Hon. Chief Ajah Emmanuel Ogbonna, Who’sWho Africa Personality of the Year 2024: Prof. Chijioke Nwaozuzu, Promising Actor of the Year: Cynthia Onyinyechi Ekeh, Young Entrepreneur of the Year: Emmanuel Adams Ezurukam, Best Health Insurance Provider in West Africa: Delta State Contributory Health Scheme (DSCHS).
The Who’s Who Africa Award 2024 will celebrate these and other outstanding individuals and institutions that have made significant contributions to Nigeria’s development. The ceremony is expected to be a landmark event, bringing together the country’s top leaders, policymakers, entrepreneurs, and celebrities to honor the achievements of the awardees.
As Nigeria continues to evolve, these honorees represent the innovative, resilient, and forward-thinking spirit that is driving progress in the nation.
