NGO trains 100 children in Karting in Abuja

One hundred children have been trained and competed in a competed organised by Automobile and Touring Club of Nigeria (ATCN), a motorsport nongovernmental organization.

Participants were trained on the techniques and rules of kart racing both in theory and practical demonstration using e-karting devices and Go-Kart vehicles.

The first three days of the event took place on the premises of Abuja Enterprise Agency while the day four, which was the final and competition day took place at the Eagle Square Parking Lot, Abuja.

The four-day event under the name Karting in School Phase 2 had about 100 participants which was supported by the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile(FIA) through its FIA Sports Grant Programme hosted by ATCN in partnership with Abuja Enterprise Agency and Abuja Investment Company Limited.

About 100 children participated in the competition out of which the best 16 were selected, and then the best 8 out which the best 4 qualified for the final.

In the category of boys, the first price went the 17-year-old Bassey Akilahyel who emerged over all winner while Usman Suleiman and Muhammad Suleiman came behind as first runner-up and second runner-up respectfully.

In the female category of the Karting in Schools, 11-year-old Ummusalma Abdullateef was the winner, while Sunday 9th April, 2023 saw 18 students participate in the eSport in eKarting Category, 12-year-old Abdullateef Junaid emerged overall winner, followed by Mubarak Muhammad and David Shaibu who came second and third, respectively.

The president of ATCN Mr Isaku Bamayi, in his closing remark charged the kart drivers to show “dedication and commitment because the training and the outcome of the competition will definitely impart on your life, especially for those of you who want to obtain licence to participate in National and international competitions”, he said.

All the participants were given certificates while winners went home with trophies.

Some of the trainees and competitors expressed satisfaction and appreciation to ATCN for organizing the competition while assuring that they would go on to participate in international competition using the experience they have acquired in the course of the event.

Presco MD, Adeosun, Cynthia, Malvin Meadow Director, others win honourary awards

At the forthcoming Capacity building summit billed for University of Lagos next week, several icons transcending across different sectors will honored with honorary doctorate degree awards of Prowess university, Delaware, USA and Triune Biblical university Global Extension New York USA.

The President/Chairman of Council Chartered Institute of Stockbrokers, Oluwole O. ADEOSUN will be honoured with honorary doctorate in Business Administration of Prowess University;the Managing director/ CEO of PRESCO PLC, Felix Onwuchekwa Nwabuko will be honored with doctorate degree in Strategic Leadership, Entreprenurship and Governance Strategy of TBUGLEXUSA;Greg Cynthia,a security professional, consultant and chief Executive Officer of Signatures Ltd will bag honorary doctorate degree in Safety and Security Management of Triune Biblical university Global Extension New York USA and Chika Mgbamena, Director of MALVIN Meadow School will also bag honorary doctorate degree in Educational Leadership and Management during the ceremony. Also slated for honour at the forthcoming Leadtimes Africa magazine’s summit on good Governance in Leadership is Amb. (General) Godwin George

Umo,OON, the immediate past Nigerian ambassador to the Holy See(Vatican) for his outstanding leadership and service to humanity both within and outside Nigeria. He is expected to bag doctorate degree award of the Prowess University,Delaware USA in International Law and Diplomacy during the ceremony.

The theme of this year’s edition is titled:Enhancing Accelerated Capacity Building Through Entrepreneurship in governance and the guest lecturer is Professor Basil C. Nwankwo of Kogi state University.

According to the press statement credited to Professor Buba S. Mshelia, Advisory Board chairman of Leadtimes Africa magazine, “two universities including Prowess university, Delaware USA and Triune BIBLICAL University Global Extension New-York USA would confer honorary awards on deserving Nigerians for their exceptional leadership qualities and professionalism in service; Triune BIBLICAL University Global Extension New-York USA will use the occasion to present certificates of honour to its successful graduands and the Prowess University will confer upon the appointment as professorial chairs on four eminent Nigerians including Dr Abubakar Inuwa Tata, Executive chairman of Gombe state Internal Revenue service;Dr Bala Baba Ma’aji,North

East Zonal Head of First City Monumental Bank;Dr Remi Olukoya, Lead Consultant/CEO of Pecksgrey Group and; Dr Alecander Utieyin-Scott, Managing Partner of Alex Scott and Partners.

Outstanding personalities nominated for honorary doctorate awards in this epic occasion incude the Group Executive director of BrookHeritage Holdings,Femi Adebayo Olukotun who is listed for honorary doctorate award in Business Administration; Managing Director/CEO of Dynamic Mayor Edge Nig Ltd, Olumayowa Olurishe, will bag honorary doctor in Business Administration; Sir Emmanuel Okere, CEO of Methods Consultants will bag honorary doctor in Human Development and Strategic Management as the CEO of Stand Out Properties, Sir Bldr Blessing Obomovo will be conferred upon with honorary doctorate in Real Estate Development.Also for honorary doctorate degree in Real Estate Development are CEO of Budget Homes Properties Ltd, Ohio Flourish Ebozafe and Mr Emmanuel Odemaypwa, CEO of Deluxe Residence Ltd, among others.

Other honorary doctorate awardees include the CEO of Lucky Bay Homes Nig Ltd, Ujomu Lucky Ikechukwu;Alhaji Ilu Auwal Ahmed, CEO of Ultimate Gas Ltd;the Vice president/CEO of Multi Chase

Energy Services,Wole Yusuf;the CEO of Life Card International Investment Company, Grace Ofure Ibhakhomu. Others that will honoured at the summit include Nancy Isime and Tope Mark Odigie who will all bag honorary doctorate degrees in Arts and Philosophy of Prowess University, Delaware, USA including the managing director and Chief Executive Officer of Anthomi Properties Nig Ltd billed for honor in Business Administration, among other prominent professionals.

In a statement by Professor Prince Eze Nwauba, African Representative of Prowess university, Delaware, USA/ Registrar/CEO of the Institute of Arts Management and Professional Studies, he stressed on the selection process:”the nomination process was strict and transparent and was anchored on the leadership qualities of the prospective nominees which is very key including the virtues of integrity, transparency and accountability;we also carried out research on the positive impacts made by the various nominees as well as recommendations made on them by their constituents”, the don stated.

Two first Ladies-Amb.(Dr) Mrs Gloria Diri of Bayelsa state and her Kwara state counterpart Amb. (Dr) Mrs Olufolake Abdulrazaq and other prominent Nigerians were honoured last year respectively.

Tinubu hails

Fintiri, others, demands police investigation of Adamawa’s controversy

By Ikechukwu Okaforadi

The President elect, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has congratulated the winners in the just concluded supplementary election across the country, even as he singled out Governor Ahmadu Fintiri of Adamawa state and the Governor-elect in Kebbi state, Nasir Idris.

The President-elect, however, urged the police authorities to fully investigate all that transpired in Adamawa state governorship election.

In a statement he personally signed and made available to newsmen Wednesday in Abuja, Tinubu asked all those who have been elected “to brace up to serve our people with diligence and dedication and to join hands with me as your President-elect in the pursuit of our agenda to renew the hopes of our people in a better, stronger, more secure, economically vibrant and prosperous Nigeria.”

The former Lagos state governor also called on those aggrieved to pursue legitimate means of addressing their grievances.

The statement reads: “I congratulate the winners of the Supplementary Governorship elections held in Kebbi and Adamawa States on Saturday, April 15, 2023.

“I also rejoice with those elected into the Senate, House of Representatives and State Houses of Assembly during the last round of elections in states where such took place. These victorious men and women have earned the trust of their people and I call on them to rededicate themselves to the service of their respective constituents.

“The supplementary polls have now brought the 2023 elections to a final, fitting conclusion. I observed, with satisfaction, the largely peaceful atmosphere that pervaded the supplementary election on Saturday. It was a further testimony that our citizens have accepted democratic norms and have unalloyed faith in the electoral process.

However, I note the matter of Adamawa Supplementary Governorship Election and I urge police authorities to fully investigate all that transpired in the election given the attendant controversy. In every democratic contest there has to be one winner. I call on those aggrieved to pursue legitimate means of addressing their grievances.”