Remi Tinubu, Sanwo-Olu, LEADERSHIP Named For Kehinde Oshilaja Foundation Awards

Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, LEADERSHIP Newspapers and veteran media practitioner Elder Olapade Kayode, have been named among recipients of the Kehinde Oshilaja Foundation awards for their contributions to disability inclusion, democratic development, religious harmony, community advancement and responsible journalism.

Also listed for the awards are June 12 democratic activist, Comrade Adewale Adeniyi Balogun, alongside religious leaders, faith-based organisations and other media establishments.

The announcement was contained in a statement issued by the convener of the foundation, Comrade Kehinde Oshilaja, and made available to journalists in Lagos.

Oshilaja said the awards were designed to celebrate individuals and institutions whose contributions had positively influenced society, particularly in social inclusion, democratic participation, religious tolerance, public enlightenment and community development.

Media organisations listed for recognition include The Nation, The Punch, LEADERSHIP Newspapers, Daily Sun, Radio Lagos, Bond FM, Adtoknews Online Publication and People’s Voice, among others.

According to the statement, Senator Tinubu’s recognition is based on her interventions in healthcare accessibility and economic empowerment, particularly initiatives targeting persons living with disabilities.

Among the initiatives cited by the organisers is support for health insurance coverage for persons with disabilities, alongside empowerment programmes for wheelchair users. Under one of the interventions, 100 wheelchair users reportedly received wheelchairs and financial assistance of ₦100,000 each.

Her legislative contributions, including the sponsorship of several bills during her years in the National Assembly, were also listed among the considerations for the honour.

Similarly, Sanwo-Olu was nominated in recognition of his administration’s policies and interventions aimed at improving the welfare, inclusion and participation of persons living with disabilities in Lagos State.

The foundation said the recognition of the two public officials underscored the importance of deliberate government policies and practical interventions in removing barriers confronting vulnerable groups.

In the religious category, Christian personalities listed include Apostolic Mother Olatunbosun and Kemi Ade John, while Muslim personalities include Alhaji Abu Abiodun Oyebanji, Alhaji Raheem Olanrewaju Jaji and Chief Abiodun Kakawa.

Several religious institutions were also listed, reflecting the foundation’s recognition of faith-based organisations’ contributions to moral development, peaceful coexistence and community engagement.

Christian organisations named include the Redeemed Christian Church of God Headquarters, RCCG Alagomeji, Good Shepherd, First Square Gospel Church, Alagomeji, Yaba, All Saints Anglican Church and Ijo Idapo Mimo Aladura.

Other religious institutions listed include Ansarudeen Society of Nigeria, Ahmadiyya Society of Nigeria, Ijo Orunmila ATO and Ijo Adulawo.

The media category features prominently in the awards, with recognition extended to organisations and practitioners whose contributions to balanced journalism, public enlightenment, accountability and responsible information dissemination have been identified by the organisers.

A major recipient in this category is Elder Kayode Olopade, who has served as the foundation’s media consultant for almost 15 years.