The former governor of Akwa Ibom, Udom Emmanuel has been voted Man of the Year in the 2024 Leadership Excellence Awards (LEEX).
In a 13-day nationwide poll monitored by the News Agency of Nigeria, (NAN) Adaora Umeoji, founder Pink Breast Cancer Care Foundation emerged Woman of the Year and Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State, Governor of the Year.
Emmanuel polled 1,460,388 votes to defeat, Chief Barth Nnaji, CEO, Geometric Power who got 861,976, while Otunba Michael Adenuga, Chairman, Globacom got 267,915 votes.
Sanwo-Olu polled 437,528 votes to defeated Gov. Babagana Zulum of Borno who got 298,344.
Gov. Alex Otti of Abia got 286,235 and Gov. Ademola Adeleke of Osun polled 86,195.
In the same vein, Dr Adaora Umeoji who got 819, 543 votes defeated Folorunso Alakija, GMD Rose of Sharon Group and Founder Flourish Africa Foundation (611,854); Sen. Aishatu Binani, Former Senator Adamawa Central (358,024) and Prof. Florence Obi, Vice Chancellor University of Calabar (306,814)
The Man and Woman of the Year awards are the most prestigious online media honours in the country, recognizing exceptional individuals who have made significant impacts.
The past four years’ winners include: Man of the Year:- 2023: Alhaji Abdul Rabiu- 2022: H.E. Peter Obi- 2021: Obi Cubana- 2020: Dr. Godwin Maduka
Woman of the Year:- 2023: Prof. Nnenna Oti- 2022: Dr. Betta Edu- 2021: H.E. Judith Amaechi- 2020: Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala
These individuals have demonstrated outstanding leadership, innovation, and commitment to excellence in their respective fields.
NAN reports that the three winners are among an esteemed group of 42 accomplished Nigerians who emerged winners of the coveted LEEX awards.
They will be presented with the awards at the upcoming 6th edition of the awards ceremony which honours exceptional leaders and change-makers in various fields.
The highly coveted award, endorsed by the African Union and the African Film Institute, will be presented at the Nigeria Air Force (NAF) Banquet Hall, Abuja in a grand ceremony on Nov. 2. (NAN)
