"May 10: Authentic Awards Set to Shine Spotlight on Nigeria's Best"

By Maryam Abdullahi Alhassan, Kaduna

The prestigious Arewa House in Kaduna is set to come alive on Saturday, May 10, 2025, as the Authentic News Daily holds its 10th Award/Lecture ceremony. According to a statement signed by the Chairman of the Central Planning Committee, Amos Ebute Mathew, "All is set, the venue and other arrangements have been concluded for this 10th edition, Authentic News Daily Awards and Lecture, billed to take place on Saturday May 10, 2025 by 10am at Arewa House."

The event promises to be a grand affair, with several notable dignitaries expected to attend. Some of the notable dignitaries expected at the event include Nigeria's First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, former Governor of Kano State and Presidential candidate of the New Nigerian People's Party (NNPP), Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, and Governor of Kaduna State, Senator Uba Sani. Others expected to attend are Governor of Imo State, Senator Hope Uzodimma, his Plateau and Kano counterparts, Barrister Caleb Mutfwang and Alhaji Abba Kabir, respectively, as well as former Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Tukur Yusuf Buratai (Rtd).

The event will feature a keynote address delivered by General Tukur Yusuf Buratai (Rtd) on the theme "RELIGION AS A TOOL FOR PEACE AND NATIONAL UNITY". According to the organizing committee chairman, "Papers that will be presented by Reverend Joseph John Hayab, Chairman CAN 19 Northern States and FCT (Christian perspective), Sheikh Halliru Abdullahi Maraya, Islamic Cleric and Northern Coordinator Global Peace Foundation Nigeria (Islamic perspective) and the government perspective is expected to be delivered by Malam Nuhu Ribadu, the NSA."

The organizing committee chairman revealed that Nigeria's First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, is expected to receive the Authentic Woman of the Year 2024 award at the event. Other awardees include Engineer Musa Nimrod, Dangote Group, Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, Senator Abdulazeez Yari, and NIMASA.

The 10th Authentic Awards and Lecture ceremony promises to be a significant event, promoting unity and recognizing the contributions of distinguished Nigerians.