In what has been described as the recognition of the unique people-centred leadership qualities, which have been displayed by the Minister of Sports and Chairman of the National Sports Commission, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, he is to be awarded the prestigious African Sports Minister of the year 2013.
The Award, which is organised by African Achievers Award, is geared towards recognising excellent individuals that have distinguished themselves in their contribution to the growth and development of Africa.
According to the organisers, the focus is also to motivate all African leaders, including prospective ones and youths, through recognizing persons and organisations that have contributed remarkably to the development of Africa.
In a letter of nomination to Abdullahi, the organisers noted that the National Sports Commission has witnessed unprecedented development and structural renaissance since he assumed office as minister.
The NSC was described in the letter as a cynosure of all eyes in Nigeria, Africa and beyond.
Other prominent Africans who have received the award included Archbishop Desmond Tutu, Rt. Hon. Joyce Banda (President of Malawi), Hon. Thokhozani Khupe, (Deputy Prime Minister of Zimbabwe), Babatunde Raji Fashola, SAN, (Governor of Lagos State).
The award ceremony will take place at the Hilton Hotel, Nairobi, Kenya on February 23, 2013 at 5pm.
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