Lifetime Achievement Award for Ernest Koroma
The work of Sierra Leone’s Head of State has once again been acknowledged with a Life-time Achievement award by the African Children and Youth Centre (ACYC) – a non-governmental organisation based in London.
The award ceremony has been scheduled to take place at the Royal National Hotel, Russell Square, West Central London on 2nd May 2010.
The group comprising Sierra Leoneans, Ugandans, Tanzanians, Congolese, Nigerians and British nationals, say they have been following developments in Sierra Leone over the years and believes no other leader deserves such a prestigious and honourable award than President Dr. Ernest Bai Koroma.
“Within a period of two years since taking over government in Sierra Leone, President Koroma has made considerable progress in his country,†said Fatai Ogunribido an executive member of the organisation who also publishes the reputable Emn News online magazine in London.
The nomination and award of President Koroma was overwhelming both by Sierra Leoneans and our panel of judges, the organisers confirmed.
Aminata Sesay, ACYC Organizer
ACYC Chairperson Aminata Sesay described President Koroma’s award as ‘most appropriate’ decision by her organisation because what he has done in Sierra Leone within two years, no other leader has ever done that within that period of time.
“We have seen great improvement in power supply in a country once classed as the darkest city on earth now transforming into a city of light; we have seen the infrastructural development in the country; we have also seen the government’s commitment in the fight against corruption and above all we are impressed with the President’s sincerity and commitment in trying to transform the lives of his people,†Aminata said
Fyna Dowe, a British Consultant with the organisation said the awards are not politically influenced but based on merit.
There are other prominent personalities earmarked for the Excellence award on that same day – among them is the former British Prime Minister Tony Blair who will be awarded as Friend of Sierra Leone.
ACYC believes Blair has played and continues to play significant roles towards rebuilding Sierra Leone.
Awards will also be given to Sports Personality of the Year, Businessman of the Year, Journalists as well as recognition awards in other categories like education, health and development.
Last year, Sierra Leone’s First Lady Sia Koroma was awarded as Mother of Sierra Leone for championing the cause and plight of children.
Other recipients include Mohamed Kallon, Jimmy Bangura, Manchester City’s Craig Bellamy, to mention but a few.
Sia Koroma had spent the last two years working on the cause of Sierra Leonean children both locally and internationally attracting financial and material support on their behalf.
The London Excellence award programme is geared towards recognising prominent Sierra Leoneans, sympathisers and friends of Sierra Leone whose works have had positive impact towards the development of Sierra Leone.
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