GAM awards holds Nov. 23- Organiser
By Taiye Olayemi
The third version of the Global Affairs Magazine Awards (GAMA) is to carry on Saturday Nov. 23, on the Eko Hotels and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos.
Regina Robinson, Convener of GAMA and Chief Executive Officer of Global Affairs Magazine, disclosed this in a press release on Sunday, in Lagos.
Robinson mentioned that the award ceremony was meant to have fun and honour excellent A-list changemakers who’ve made vital contributions throughout numerous sectors.
She revealed the theme for the ceremony as “Global Impact Awards” because it promised to be a night brimming with inspiration, celebration and unforgettable moments.
“GAMA is a platform that promotes, rewards and celebrates human excellence within the care of mankind.
“This is the third version, and the occasion has develop into a much-awaited fixture within the media and social calendar because it brings collectively the creme-de-la-creme of worldwide society from all works of life.
“This is certainly one other alternative to remind the world that it’s potential to get it proper in case you decide to do it.
“As we have fun this milestone and certainly set the superb benchmark, we’re internet hosting all our awardees with groundbreaking data of humanitarian actions to high media recognition and ceremony.
“We have devoted immense effort and keenness into making this 12 months’s version of GAMA a really grand celebration of the outstanding achievements of our spectacular nominees and the suggestions has been overwhelming.
“The profound significance these awards maintain for awardees will go an extended strategy to let the world know that you just start to succeed along with your life when the wellbeing of others issues to you,’ she mentioned.
According to Robinson, the Lagos State Governor would function the chief host of the occasion as Dr Segun Musa, former Lagos State gubernatorial candidate could be the Chairman of the event.
She mentioned the famend worldwide Flautist, Dr Omatshola Iseli, popularly generally known as “Tee Mac” could be the Chairman of the Award Screening Committee.
“Highlights of the event include the unveiling of Global Affairs Magazine Foundation (GAMF) official theme song ‘The World is Watching”, produced by famend Reggae artiste, Orits Williki.
“There shall be an expert music efficiency from famend worldwide Flautist, Dr Tee Mac; lectures and presentation of awards to effectively deserving personalities with credible and enviable observe data.
“The keynote speaker isn’t any aside from frontline filmmaker and former president of Association of Movie Producer (AMP), Mr Madu Chikwendu.
“Guest speakers include Nigerian broadcaster Rufai Oseni, Comedian Ali baba and the event will be compered by Koffi Tha Guru,” she mentioned.
The excellent awardees embody Executive Governor of Abia State, Alex Otti; Olorigun Obaigbena, Mr Kayode Akintemi, Mr Babajide Kolade-Otitoju, Hon. Lukman Oyewole Lawal, Mr Fayoade Adegoke AIG, Mr Tayo Akanle, and Dr Ebose Osegha.
Others are: Mr Adenrele Oni, Global Transport Policy, Barr. Nkechi Onyenso, Mr Joshua Uloko, Ajinomoto, Cornel Medial Consult (CMC), Mr Olukokun Adepeju, Kate Nnanna-Ibemgbo, Onoruoiza Onuchi, Phina Don, Olatunde Martins.
