Former Senate President Dr. Bukola Saraki has been awarded the prestigious Rex E. O. Akpofure award for outstanding achievement.
The award recognised his exceptional public service and national development contributions.
Over the years, Saraki has played a pivotal role in shaping Nigeria’s political landscape and advancing legislative reforms to improve governance and citizens’ welfare.
The award ceremony drew an array of distinguished guests from across the globe.
Among them was the Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, whose presence underscored the national significance of the occasion.
Notable attendees included Dr. Oluyinka Olutoye, a renowned Nigerian-American pediatric surgeon known for his groundbreaking work in fetal surgery.
Mr. Masai Ujiri, President of the Toronto Raptors, one of the top teams in the National Basketball Association (NBA), was also present.
Another distinguished guest was Dr. Sam Dagogo-Jack, a Nigerian-American physician and professor of medicine at the University of Tennessee.
