Tinubu, Makinde others emerge winners at Independent  Awards 2024

The First Lady and wife of President Bola Tinubu, Oluremi; Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State and several others were celebrated at the Independent Awards 2024.

The event was held last weekend at Eko Hotels Lagos. The First Lady, who was named Woman of the Year, was represented by wife of the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Fatima Tajudeen.

She said the award was dedicated to every Nigerian woman and youth contributing to the country’s progress, describing them as Nigeria’s unsung heroes. Makinde, who emerged Man of the Year, was represented by his Chief of Staff,. Segun Ogunwuyi. Makinde dedicated this award to the great people of Oyo State — the true architects of this success.

Chairman of the event and a People’s Democratic Party leader in the South-West, Olabode George, urged President Bola Tinubu to address the ongoing crisis in Rivers State before it escalates.

He further disclosed, “my party is preparing to take over in 2027. The question for voters is: Are you better off now than before?” He lauded the Independent Newspaper for celebrating Nigeria’s achievers.

Other awardees include, former governor of Osun State, Bisi Akande, who received the Lifetime Achievement Award 2024. Governor Charles Soludo of Anambra State was awarded Governor of the Year 2024 (Urban Renewal), while Gov. Bassey Otu of Cross River won Governor of the Year for (Economic Transformation.)

Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State received the Governor of the Year 2024 (Solid Minerals Development), alongside Gov. Hope Uzodinma of Imo State (Digital Economy).

Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq of Kwara State emerged Governor of the Year (Hospitality, Enterprise & Creative Economy) Former Governor of Osun State Bisi Akande and Chairman of Globacom, Mike Adenuga bagged Lifetime Achievement Award.