Fifteen Nigerian youths and one Ugandan have emerged winners in “The Future Awards Africa 2013.” It was held at the Aztech Arcum, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, on Friday night.
The awards, which spanned across various aspects of endeavour, are presented to outstanding achievers who are below the age of 31.
In this year’s edition, Orode Uduaghan-Okpu won the Prize for Advocacy and Activism; Ife Adebayo, Community Action; Otto Orondaam, Education; Uche Pedro, Media Entrepreneur of the Year.
The Prize for Journalism went to Toyosi Ogunseye, the Editor, Sunday PUNCH; Kingsley Ezeani, New Media; Saeed Jumah, Business; and Precious Nweke, Agriculture.
The trio of Ayodeji Adewunmi, Opeyemi Awoyemi and Olalekan Olude of Jobberman.com received the prize for Enterprise Support; Hugo Obi, Science and Technology; and Kaye Temenu, Professional Service.
Dr. Adanna Chukwuma won the prize for Public Service; O. C. Ukeje, Entertainment Talent; Kenneth Gyang, Arts and Culture; and Aisha Bello, Fashion and Style.
The biggest award of the night went to Ashish Thakkar from Uganda, who was recognised as the Young Person of the Year.
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