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DSP Jibrin Barau, Oji Uzor Kalu, and Sunday Karimi Honored with 2024 Democracy Newsline Newspaper Awards

Presentation Scheduled for October 9, 2024, at National Merit House, AbujaThe Deputy Senate President of Nigeria, Senator Jibrin I. Barau, alongside Senators Oji Uzor Kalu and Sunday Karimi, have been selected as recipients of prestigious awards in the 2024 Democracy Newsline Newspaper Awards. The awards, which recognize excellence in public service, are the result of an opinion poll conducted by a team of experts who identified the senators as deserving of these honors.In a press release issued by Samuel Olugbemi on behalf of the management, details of the upcoming ceremony celebrating the 14th anniversary of the Democracy Newsline Newspaper were shared. The event is scheduled to take place on October 9, 2024, at the National Merit House, Abuja, starting at 10:00 a.m.The Democracy Newsline Newspaper Awards (DNNA) is an annual event aimed at recognizing individuals and organizations that have excelled in their respective fields. The awards serve as a platform to honor those who have demonstrated outstanding leadership and contributions to national development, thereby encouraging them to continue their efforts for the betterment of Nigeria and humanity at large.Olugbemi noted that DNNA is an initiative of Michabifem Ventures Limited, the publisher of Democracy Newsline Newspaper and its online blog. The platform plays a vital role in bridging the gap between the government and citizens, upholding the tenets of democracy as enshrined in the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended), and fulfilling the obligations of the fourth estate of the realm.The award categories for the 2024 edition highlight the contributions of three distinguished senators. Senator Jibrin I. Barau has been honored as Nigeria's Northern Senator of the Year, Senator Oji Uzor Kalu has been named the Senator of the Year, and Senator Sunday Karimi will receive the award for Most Security Conscious Senator in Nigeria.The award presentation ceremony promises to be a landmark event, with the official presentation taking place on October 9, 2024, at National Merit House in Abuja, promptly starting at 10:00 a.m.