By CHIDERA EKE

The 12th annual lecture of Afrikanwatch Network titled, “Arise O Compatriots In the Spirit of Building One Nation” will hold on June 24 in Lagos, under the chairmanship of Dr. Tunji Abayomi, Pro-Chancellor, Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko, Ondo State. The guest speaker is Olatunde Gabriel Babawale, a Professor of Political Science and Economy, the Provost of Anti-Corruption Academy of Nigeria (ACAN).

A statement on Saturday by the Editor-in-Chief of the news outfit, Mark Orgu, disclosed that prominent Nigerians who have paid their dues in major sectors of the Nigerian economy would be honoured with the African Gold Merit Award (AGMA), and others into the African Legendary Hall of Fame (ALHF). He gave their names as Prof. Soneye Alabi, Dean, School of Postgraduate Studies, University of Lagos,Prof. (Prince)Atte Timothy, Vice-Chancellor, President of STABU University, Canterbury, Kent, United Kingdom, Prof. Abubakar Sulaiman, Director-General, National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies, Prof. (Sen) David Iornem;Elder Pastor Joseph Obayemi, Emeritius National and Continential General-Overseer of , the Redeemed Christian Church of God,(RCCG), Bishop (Dr.) Chris Nyong, JP, CAN, Chairman, Akwa lbom State, Engr.Dr. (Mrs)Felicia Agubata, (Dep. General Manager ,Terrestrial Services at the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA),Emeka Mba, CEO, Beacon Premium Solutions Limited, Dr. Mrs Stella Awoh-Mofunanya, Rector, Redeemers’ College of Technology and Management, Sir Anogwi Anyanwu, District Governor, The International Association of Lions Clubs District 404A1, Dr. Uduak Ukekpe, Rector, Federal Polytechnic, Ukana, Akwa Ibom, Dr. (Pastor) Regina Omo-Agege, Ex-Director, Political Parties and Liaison Office, INEC, .Dr. MosesMowoe, OON, (Posthumous), Ex-Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Health, Chief Bernard Edewor, Chairman/ Chief Executive Officer, Ben-Tech Marine & Oil Services Limited Mr. Inyang Udoh, immediate Acting Rector, Yabatech, Dr. Kayode Momodu, Immediate Past Registrar, Yabatech, Engr. Olayiwola Taylor, Chairman, Stonegate Engineering Ltd, Mr. Oluwagbemiga Adekoya , Founder/ CEO, Adbond Harvest and Homes, Lagos, Mrs. Sophia Anyafulu, Chief Lecturer, Yabatech, Barr. Monday Ubani, Ex-president, NBA, Lagos branch, Prof. Yemisi Obashoro, Faculty of Education, UNILAG, Barr. Malachy Ugwumadu, former President, CDHR, Umeh Christian Chibuzor, a young lawyer, Omoroje Isioma Joel, a young author.

Orgu disclosed that organisations like Aspire Coronation Trust (ACT) and The Gamesville Foundation, among others, would be awarded on the basis of Corporate Social Responsibility.