By The 2nd edition of South West Advancement Award and Lecture Series 2022 is set to hold on Sunday, 5th June 2022 at the prestigious Lagos Oriental Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos State
South West Advancement Awards is designed to showcase, appreciate and motivate the average Yoruba man and woman whose ideas, works and activities have helped in the growth and development of the South West region of Nigeria as well as people who have distinguished themselves in their individual careers.
The project is created to velebrate great achievers in the South West with a set goal of adding values to the younger generation to follow in their foot steps, and by extension eradicating decadence in the society.
According to the organisers, the Award Screening Committee is made up of credible young professionals and the nominees for the award are carefully picked by the general public through their nomination process on newspapers and social media platforms.
The Lecture Series and Awards had gotten the nod of prominent Yoruba sons and daughters around the world who have created a great impart in their various areas of endeavors to better the region.
The organisers noted that what makes the event special is the fact that they have a vision to make it the most credible reference point and yardstick of measuring and rewarding leadership, excellence, accountability, professionalism and self-discipline in the South West Region.
The ceremony will bring together traditional institutions, government officials, investors, industry experts, top media executives, captains of industries and delegates from all the six (6) States within the South West — Ekiti, Ondo, Oyo, Ogun, Osun and Lagos to dialogue on critical issues like promotion of trade and investment in the region as well as create a platform for interaction which will yield dividends in promoting agribusiness, tourism, development in commerce and industry in the Region. The Summit will also highlight the role of youths in nation building.
Awardees for the 2022 Edition includes His Excellency, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, His Excellency Otunba Gbenga Daniel, Dr Taiwo Afolabi, Mr Femi Otedola, Her Excellency Arch. Mrs Yemisi Suswam, Hon Justice Opeyemi Oke, Captain Folu Akinkuotu, Mr Bamidele Onalaja, Hon Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Arch. Ojo Olatunde, and Princess Adejoke Orelope- Akinfulire.
Others are HRH Dr Halimat Adenike Tejuosho, Dr Folashade Yemi-Esan, Prof Mojisola Adeyeye, Mrs Bolanle Sarumi, Mr Kola Kuddus, Mrs Simisola Adeyemi, Engr. Dotun Sanusi, Mr Olatunde Akande, Hon Shina Peller, Prof Adesoji Adesugba, Mr Agboola Lukman Dabiri, Mr Abiodun Alabi, Mr Adebayo Olamilekan, Mr Tesleem Aguloye.
The rest are Hon Seyi Jakande, Hon Motunrayo Gbadebo-Aloba, Mrs Adeyemi Osinowo, Mr Adedeji Ademola, Ms Jolin Ohono, Mr Ifetayo Adeniyi, City People Magazine, Mr Lai Labode, Miss Odunola Abayomi, Mrs Grace Gabriel, Queen Christmas, Mr Akin Alabi, Mr Temitope Ogunsemo, Otunba Peter obafemi, Olori Seyi Asake Adako, Mr Kehinde Adegbite (Mallam Yankee), Mr Wale Jafojo, Mr Akiwale Abidakun, and Queen Deola Oseni.
