Chuks Udo Okonta
The President Nigerian Council of Registered Insurance Brokers, (NCRIB) Barrister Laide Osijo has been conferred with the Alimosho Federal Constituency Achievers' Award.
A statement by Deputy Director Corporate Affairs NCRIB Tope Adaramola, said the award is in recognition of her sterling contributions to community development and youth enpowerment.
He noted that the Award was instituted to recognise personalities who have played pivotal roles towards the socio economic development of Alimosho Federal Constituency, popularly believed to be the largest constituency in Nigeria.
While presenting the Award in Lagos, the Secretary of the Award Committee, Hon. Olufemi Olajide disclosed that Barrister Osijo was nominated out of 50 shortlisted prominent indigenes and residents in the constituency because of her numerous philanthropic strides in the realm of commerce and youth empowerment.
Olajide used the occasion to implore well meaning individuals to always see the need to give back to the society and mentor the upcoming generation.
Responding, Barrister Osijo expressed delight at the award and noted that the best recognition was the ones than comes from ones commuinty, noting that she had lived in the area in the last 32 years.
Similarly, the NCRIB has commiserated with the government of Ekiti State over the demise of the Deputy Governor, Mrs Funmi Olayinka. In a condolence letter signed by the President, Barrister Laide Osijo described the demise of the Deputy Governor as a devastating blow to women empowerment in the country.
She described her as a thorough bred professional in government who utilised her position to bridge the gap between professionals and government to enrich governance in Ekiti State.
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