Businesswoman and Group Chief Executive Officer of Felak Concept Group, Aisha Achimugu, has received the Trailblazer Award from Daily Times Nigeria as part of activities marking the newspaper’s centenary celebration.
Achimugu was honoured last Thursday at an award ceremony held at the ThisDay Dome on Kur Mohammed Avenue in Abuja’s Central Business District.
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The award was presented by the Board, Management and Organising Committee of the Daily Times Nigeria @100 celebration through the Times Heroes Award Council.
The organisers said the recognition was reserved for individuals and organisations that have distinguished themselves through innovation, excellence, visionary leadership and significant contributions to Nigeria’s growth and development.
Achimugu, who is also known for her philanthropic activities, dedicated the award to Nigerians who have supported her over the years and to her children.
“On behalf of myself and my children, I dedicate this award to all Nigerians that have stood by me all through. This award meant a lot to me and I am glad I am part of Daily Times awardees,” she said.
The organisers said recipients of the DTN@100 Times Heroes Awards would be featured among personalities and institutions recognised in the forthcoming Nigerian Grand Book, a 700-page commemorative publication documenting important milestones in the country’s development.
The publication is expected to serve as a historical record of individuals, institutions and achievements that have contributed to Nigeria’s progress.
According to the organisers, the Nigerian Grand Book forms part of the Daily Times centenary project aimed at documenting the country’s development while projecting its positive contributions and achievements to a global audience.
The publication draws on the newspaper’s 100-year archive and was developed over a period of 15 years.
The organisers said the achievements and contributions of award recipients would be permanently documented in the publication as part of efforts to preserve Nigeria’s institutional and national history.
The foreword to the book was written by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
The organisers said the President’s contribution underscored the national importance of the publication and its objective of preserving significant achievements, contributions and developmental milestones for future generations.
Achimugu’s recognition places her among Nigerians being celebrated during the Daily Times centenary for their contributions to the country.
The award also highlights her profile in business and philanthropy, particularly through her leadership of Felak Concept Group and involvement in various social initiatives.
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The Daily Times Nigeria @100 celebration is part of activities commemorating the newspaper’s 100-year history and its contribution to journalism and national development.
