The appointments were made after a selection process, at an
event organised by Value Orientation and Developmental Initiative Africa
(VARDIAFRICA), on Monday in Abuja.
Africa Value Awards was established by VARDIAFRICA, a
Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), in 2018.
Amb. Daniel Obah, Chairman VARDIAFRICA Group, in a statement
on Monday said the group was created to recognise and celebrate individuals and
organisations that project Africa’s value to the world.
According to him, the organisation also seeks to celebrate
those who promote the development of the African economy.
He listed the factors considered during the selection
process to include youth empowerment, community development, educational
development and promotion of peaceful coexistence.
Obah, while reiterating the importance of the recognition
and subsequent awards to the selected persons, said it was necessary for the
promotion of values.
“This is necessary because of the promotion and advancement
of Values which is key for the continent to encourage individuals and
organisations.
“Those who go the extra mile to advance the course of
development, peace, and unity in Africa.
“The Africa Value Awards was established in 2018 and, since
then, has honoured many Africans and organisations that have met its criteria
and qualified to receive this Prestigious Award representing Africa’s Value and
Excellence.
“In order to improve excellence and credibility, the
organisation carefully selected Six great Africans who have contributed
positively to the Development, Unity and Peaceful coexistence in their various
countries and the continent at large and have excelled in their various fields
of endeavour, as members of the Board of Trustees and Advisors under the
Chairmanship of Prof. Jerry Gana,” Obah said.
Some of the selected awardees and members of the Board of
Trustees are King Sidi Mohammed VI of Morocco, Prof. Abraham Osinubi, a Medical
Doctor, an anatomist and stereologist.
Also selected were: Dr Ibrahim Dauda, Director-General of
Sahelian Center for Leadership and Development and Dr Nataliya Olali, an
associate professor in the Niger Delta University with several published
research papers to her credit.
Obah, a professional accountant, financial consultant,
inspirational/motivational speaker, seeks to promote value reorientation and
peace through VARDIAFRICA.