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By Oluseye Ojo
The Organising Council of the Daily Times Nigeria Centenary (DTN@100) Heroes Awards has announced four recipients of its prestigious special honours in recognition of outstanding leadership, innovation and transformative contributions to national development, environmental sustainability, social impact and global economic engagement.
The recipients are Dr. Mahmoud Ahmadu, President of the Nigeria Arabian Gulf Chamber of Commerce (NAGCC); Dr. Olasupo Olusi, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Bank of Industry (BOI); Mr. Abdulhamid Umar, National Project Coordinator of the Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes (ACReSAL) Programme; and renowned development expert, Prof. Oyelaran Oyeyinka.
The announcement forms part of activities marking the Daily Times centenary celebration, culminating in the DTN@100 Conference, Grand Book Unveiling and Times Heroes Awards.
Chairman of the DTN@100 Organising Council, Bolaji Okusaga, said the awards celebrate individuals and institutions, whose visionary leadership has delivered measurable impact and inspired national progress.
According to him, the awards were conceived to recognise exceptional leadership, innovation and service that have significantly contributed to Nigeria’s development, while inspiring future generations. “The DTN@100 Heroes Awards have become one of the defining legacies of the Daily Times centenary celebrations, preserving and celebrating the stories of outstanding Nigerians and institutions whose contributions continue to shape the country’s development trajectory,” he said.
