The Future Awards Africa (TFAA) kicked off a
week of celebration with a formal launch of events by the Nigerian
Federal Government. The launch was led by the President of the Federal Republic
of Nigeria, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan represented by Vice
President Namadi Sambo at an event at the State House, Abuja.
The awards was hosted by the Rivers State Government and
held in partnership with Microsoft, the British Council, the Federal
Ministry of Youth Development, Access Bank and the Tony
Elumelu Foundation. Microsoft will also be launching its jobs and
employability portal, Aiki.ng at the awards.
“We are grateful for
the support of the Nigerian Federal Government in honouring its achieving young
people,” said Adebola Williams, who is Director of
Operations for the awards. “These are
young people who, over the past decade and more, have blossomed and risen by
themselves, in spite of the difficulties of living in this country and the
challenges of leadership. The least our nation can do therefore is recognize
them and honour them, so they can do even more and sustain this movement.”
To read more on the Future Awards Africa 2013 – Best 100
click here.
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