Dapines Global Investors Ltd, organisers of yearly business and excellence awards, has said it would be scoring Nigeria’s outgoing ministers and showcasing outstanding private sector brands in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja in the 2022 edition of the event.
Simon Tuleh, founder/chief executive officer (CEO) of Dapines Global Investors Ltd in a statement in Abuja said this year’s event was hosted in collaboration with Civil Society Organisations and reputable non-governmental organisations (NGOs). Tuleh said the event, which is an initiative of the organisation to create a public polling platform to score public servants and private sector players, is also to celebrate those the public considers deserving of the awards who are also major drivers of economic development.
According to him, “The award which started in 2019 has been bestowed on top public servants like; Osagie Ehanire, Minister of Health, Elijah C. Onyeagba, Nigeria Ambassador to Burundi, Princess Gloria Akobundo, CEO, AUDA-NEPAD, Fatima Lawan, GM Legal, TCN, Aisha Mahmud of NERC, Kola Talent, NIPOST, Sanusi Ohiare, ED REF, Bala Bello, ED NEXIM Bank.
“Private sectors award recipients include Transcorp Hotels, Bolt, Binani Press, Cosgrove Investments Ltd, Bruce Ayonote, Suburban Fibre as CEO of the Year 2021, Sunny Akpoyibo, Asteven and others. Tuleh said the 2022 edition kicks off with open public voting via www.beawards.ng for anyone to go online and vote for nominees in the public service and private sector.
The winners who emerged in the voting include JRB Solar Investment Ltd, 4U Supermarket, Yaliam Press Ltd, Urban Shelter Properties and host of others. While Public Service Special Award was given to Dr Pauline Tallen, Honourable Minister of Women Affairs & Social Development and ESV Peter Iyobhebhe.
Tuleh also stated that there are various social media platforms to find out more about the event including Facebook@Dapines Business &Excellence Awards, Twitter@ Simon Tuleh, Instagram@beawards.ng
Voting started from 5th to 25th July, 2022.
He also appreciated the support the organisers have enjoyed from government institutions such as the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation and private organisations, saying members of the public who participate in voting also stand to be rewarded with many benefits. Find pictures of the event in next page.