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Nigerian Activist Stands Tall In Netherlands
Nigerian Activist Stands Tall In
Netherlands
THE Voice magazine Achievers Award
Committee on behalf of the magazine has announced the top
names on their award list for this year’s event slated for
Friday, November 16, 2012 at De Koning Party & Event Centre,
Isolatorweg 29, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
A Nigerian activist, Sunny Ofehe, who is the
founder of Hope for Niger Delta Campaign Organization with
headquarters in Rotterdam, Netherlands is also top on the
list.
He is being recognized with “Outstanding Personality in The Netherlands (Environmental Service Award) for his continued initiatives to address the problems of environmental concern of his people in the Niger Delta, Nigeria's main oil and gas basin.
In addition, the magazine is celebrating its 13th anniversary of the publication which started in August of 1999. The night is a gathering of Africa’s best within the Netherlands and Diaspora Europe.
Others joining Sunny Ofehe, as award winners includes former militant leader, Mr. Victor Ebikabowei-Ben, a.k.a Boyloaf, Dr. Harold Robles, founder and President of Medical Knowledge Institute, Mrs. Fatou Bensouda, The Chief Persecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC); Ambassador Dr. Mrs. N.N. Akanbi,Nigeria Ambassador to The Netherlands; Dr. Mrs. Esther Keino, from Kenya; Prof. Ruthie C. Rono, and Kenyan Ambassador to the Netherlands; Mr. Lawrence Bashiru Ali popularly known as Bash Ali.
Others are Mrs. Kate Anolue, Mayor of Enfield from the United Kingdom; Justina Mutale, Founder & CEO of Positive Runway from Zambia/United Kingdom; Rev Dr. Justice Tom Marfo, Founder & Executive Director, Christian Aid and Resources Foundation; Mrs. Amma Baddoo-Asante, Dutch/African politician; Audrey Ngo Mbog, young African Fashion designer; Chief Don Kelleys-Orogun, DON K Promotion and Events Management worldwide; Rosemary Chileshe-Ellis, Director at Swanilenga Group Limited; Femi Awoniyi of African Courier, Germany, Isaac Izoya, CEO, Ehizoya Golden Entertainment; Syr Law , Hollywood actress; Mildred Kleinbussink, Director All Round Shipping, Mr. Jacob Egietseme Idinye; Mr. Adetokunbo Adesanya; Mr George E. Onuoha, Vamba Sherif and Joseph Seh and many other reputable organizations. ENDS
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