Chairman, Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, will in September be honoured with Hall of Grace’s Pride of Africa Award in Lagos.

The Managing Custodian, Hall of Grace Awards, Rupert Ojenuwa, disclosed this during a briefing in Lagos.

He said the award, which is aimed at rewarding excellence and contribution to nation building, would also recognize other Nigerians who have distinguished themselves in different spheres of life including entrepreneurship, entertainment and philanthropy.

He said: “The Hall of Grace Awards was initiated to serve as a reward platform for deserving Nigerians. You know Nigeria is passing through a lot of challenges that could threaten our collective but despite this; we know that Nigeria is not as bad as portrayed and that a lot of people are actually working very hard to make things better.

“It is also true that criticisms are intended to make leaders work hard but praises such as this that our platform offers, could also make people who are already working hard to work harder.”

He explained that other Nigerians who would also receive awards include: Bayo Olugbemi for the Role Model Awards of the Year and Governor Olusegun Mimiko of Ondo State for Man of the Year Award.

He also disclosed that Inyanya, Olamide, KC, Chidimma and Wizkid had been nominated for the Best Hip Hop Act of the year award, while Funke Akindele, Ini Edo, Mercy Johnson, Yule Edochie, Frank Atus and John Dumelo were nominated for the Best Movie of the Year award.

Fans of the short listed celebrities are therefore expected to vote online for their choice candidates at hog.com beginning from August 2013.

The Hall of Grace Awards, which was put together by Chief Alex Akinyele three years ago, had had Governor Babatunde Fashola of Lagos State and Murray Bruce of Silverbird Group as beneficiaries.

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Has he paid ALL debt?
Abi na I OWE YOU NOTES?

Why won't dey give him pride of Africa, aftermath is Africa most richest person ... Ohh wait what about others whom have contributed to this continent

Sycophants, praise singers, favor mongers, pls you guys should stop.

I guees this man is tired of recieving your biased awards. He needs a break.

I always loves [/color]this man's generosity[color=#000099]

well Dangote merit whatever award cos he has immensly contributed to Nigerian economy. Although he may be owing some minor debts!

Ok!!!

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Ehyaa,,das 9z.mnade front page shaa

So Field Marshal Oluwaseun Osewa(GCFR) doesn't deserve an award for Mobilising more than 1million Educated People into one Forum??

*hisses and clicks on the next thread*

for being the richest man or for paying his employees peanuts
anyway hard work pays.

And you told him in advance why? Its an award for chirst sake.

Brimmie: Mimiko For Man Of The Year Award!!? Goddamn!! Wabbish!!

Why now?

He deserves it.
With time, ama get mine too.

Lord! By dis time next year let me be among dos to be awarded IJN

No real man is without blame; even as your performance is outstanding to the African economy, try & brighten up most of your workers welfare.
Kudos sir. I admire your generosity....

Ma man Aliko Dangote deserves every goddamn award....he is truly d pride of Africa I swear 2 God.....no b say I don benefit oo but he has contributed immersely 2 d growth of d nation .......plz gv hm d award witout rival...

Idoma Likita: So Field Marshal Oluwaseun Osewa(GCFR) doesn't deserve an award for Mobilising more than 1million Educated People into one Forum??

*hisses and clicks on the next thread*

Before you judge, ask yourself this question. Does seun even know if nairaland still exist??! U tink say the guy get time for una first to comment shi't..last time i checked, he only shows his face when ever there is anything that has to do with nairaland ads. d guy dey one corner dey mak money nd u dey here dey make noise. Bloody sycophant.

enyice: Well deserved

True talk

what about ...err..er..Sinator Yerima?shey una no go give am award?....atleast he deserves "embryonic punnny award"

It is an Understament to call Dangote an African Icon.. Dangote is a Global Hero..

Anytime I insult an Aboki man and I think of Dangote, I feel very stuipid myself..

Against all odds, against cultural, ethnic and religious backgrounds, Dangote made it big for himself..

I'm just too proud of Dangote men! Calling him an African icon is stating the obvious and even an understatement.. He is a Global hero..

Aliko Dangote is ma guy.....

Dangote, i also have an award for you.

Contact me on 08183816811. Am giving you Hall of Moguls award. Mogul of the Century category.

If Funke Akindele Received an award then it would be seen by younger girls that she's done a good thing and everybody would seek a divorce from marriage after 12months..

Or is there a Role Model for Divorcees? Just asking tho!

Pstsmith: Lord! By dis time next year let me be among dos to be awarded IJN

You dey get the award everyday for nairaland front page now.




















1st to comment no be award? Olodo ur mate dey market

He no doubt deserves the award. But he should do something about the number of lives his trucks takes on roads on daily basis.

Datz my boss doin it big..plz always av we ur staffs in mind,cos witout us no U...thumbs up 2 ze big Boss

Which Award does this man deserve?this bokoharam funder,always pretending to be a business man but indirectly influencing political affairs.why not put money into electricity and pay your staff well??msteeww!!anyway its not his fault.he is just the face I'm sure he has a boss kicking him around.