Epe CNI Convener Hails EDCAA Awards As Laced With Nationalistic Spirit

By Babatunde Kaka

Idris Olukoya, Convener of Concerned Nation-builders Initiative, Epe Division has called for a paradigm shift among Nigerians, stressing the need to alter negative mentalities and develop positive mental attitudes towards the growth and development of the nation.

As gathered by Eko Hot Blog, Olukoya was speaking at the 2020 edition of the Epe Division Community Awards (EDCAA 2020), which he described as geared towards awakening the spirit of Nationalism in the Nigerian citizenry.

“The community awards were set up with a mission to change the mindset of Nigerians and awaken in us the spirit of nationalism and hard work by developing positive attitude through hard work which is more fulfilling and rewarding. We have also continued to send the message of hope to future generations on various platforms including publications on newspapers, radio and television”, he said.

Speaking further, Olukoya hailed the nomination process which consequently produced the nominees for the different categories of awards, describing it as laborious and ultimately meritorious.

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He emphasized that those nominated were more than deserving of recognition based on their unwavering contributions and unflinching support to Epe Division, Lagos and Nigeria by extension.

“We have over the past three months, been in contact with various agencies related to the different award categories. Having gone through various nomination online, the selection committee worked tirelessly to coordinate the process and finally arrived at our awardees whose exemplary achievements are an inspiration and beacon of hope to us all “, he said.

Earlier, Olukoya had welcomed the awardees to the occasion. He expressed his sincere and profound appreciation to sons and daughters of Epe; family, friends, colleagues, well-wishers and donors for their dogged support towards promoting the cause of the Non-Governmental Organization.

“I welcome in a special way all our awardees today, great Nigerians whose achievements we are here to celebrate. It is indeed true that what is worth doing is worth doing well. Most of the awardees here today I a sure didn’t expect the reward of their hard labour at this point in time.

“Let me take this opportunity to thank our donors who are always there for us whenever we call on them. Kindly permit me to mention a few; Professor Nosiru Onibon, Oba Babatunde Ogunlaja, Lawyer Tunde Seriki, Bar. Dele Ibrahim ( Alakoso ), Dr Mrs Olufolayimika Ayandele, Dr Shakirudeen Onasanya, High Chief Peter Ogungbesan among several others”, he said.

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