The award consists of three components, namely, a permanent plaque, a certificate of merit and a cash reward in aid of the awardee...
, an arm of Media Trust Limited, on Monday called for nominations of exemplary personalities for the coveted African of the Year 2023 award.
Mr Gwarzo said ideal nominees should be “ordinary Africans who have made extraordinary contributions to humanity in any field from any part of the continent.” “Valid entries for the 2023 award will be for works, events or activities undertaken by the nominee between October 1, 2022, and September 30, 2023, and nominations are to be made online at award.dailytrust.com. The eventual winner will be selected by a six-member prize committee chaired by His Excellency, Mr Festus Mogae, former President of Botswana.”
The presentation ceremony for the 2023 edition of the African of the Year Award is slated for January 2024 in Abuja.
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