"It's, as
usual, been an intense eight weeks," says Chude Jideonwo, who is Executive
Director of The Future Project. "After the nominations, there was the process of
administering nomination forms, where we also interviewed the nominees, secured
references, conducted independent research, and held random inspections of
books, finances, and so on. We also got evidence of all the nominees' ages and
had a two-week period for any complaints from the public. Simultaneous with
voting, the Board of Judges - 30 young media influences from across the country
- sat for a full day and produced the shortlist, which goes to the Independent
Audit Committee. The names will then return to the Board of Judges who will
choose the final winners."
Members of the
Independent Audit Committee include TV host Mo Abudu, external relations
director of the Nigeria LNG, SieneAlwell-Brown, politician Jimi Agbaje, Stanbic
IBTC director YemiOsindero, LEAP Africa founder NdidiNwuneliamongst
others.
Finalists and
winners of each category will be unveiled at The Future Awards 2012 this
weekend, where the KeynoteSpeaker is one of Africa's most influential
entrepreneurs,Chairman of Heirs Holdings and the Founderof the Tony Elumelu
Foundation, Tony O. Elumelu (MFR).Elumelu was Group Chief Executive Officer of
United Bank for Africa Plc.
"Sadly, many
nominees did not fill their forms, perhaps assuming despite emphasis to the
contrary - that voting alone would progress them to the next stage," Jideonwo
noted. "Many of those nominees, without publicly verifiable information, lost
out when they got to the judges table. The awards insist on the highest
standards of transparency, and while the process can be tedious and
time-consuming for the nominees, it is an ultimately rewarding exercise and
crucial to choose the very best."
The Future
Awards 2012 is hosted by the Rivers State Government, with support from Access
Bank, Diamond Bank, Microsoft, and Notore. Media Partners for
the event are Channels TV, Silverbird TV, TVContinental, Wazobia FM, Nigeria
Info, BellaNaija, 360Nobs,LindaIkejiBlog, NigerianEYE, Jobberman, Premium Times, NET, TW,
Complete Fashion, andFAB.Officialmedia partners are Africa Magic, Cool FM, and
Y! (www.ynaija.com).
The event can
be watched live from 2pm on the Sunday, the 26th on
www.ynaija.com/thefutureawards.
NOMINEE
LIST
CHANGE
BEST USE OF
ADVOCACY
Olumide
Makanjuola (The Initiative for Equal Rights)
Adamma Umeofia
(WeBuilt: Nigeria)
Chizoba Imoka
Unveiling Africa Foundation)
Priscilla
Usiobaifo (BraveHeart Initiative)
Babafemi
Oyediran (Rural Enterprise Development Project)
BEST USE OF NEW
MEDIA
Japheth
Omojuwa
@Gidi_Traffic
EdiongsenyaneUmoh (NigeriaNewsDesk)
#SaveOke
NmachiJidenma
CREATIVITY
CREATIVE ARTIST
OF THE YEAR
Obi Somto
(Photographer)
Bayo Omoboriowo
(Photographer)
Imole Balogun
(Photographer)
Remi Adegbite
(Photographer)
Mohammed
Abbagana (Painter)
DESIGNER OF THE
YEAR
Adebisi Anita
(MsMakor)
Olorunyomi
OmoniyiMakun (Yomi Casuals)
Toluwaloju
Olowofoyeku (TojuFoyeh)
RukkyLadoja/Obi
Obi/TolaAyanwale (Grey)
Ugonna Omeruo
(House of Nwocha)
EXCELLENCE IN
SERVICE
EXCELLENCE IN
SERVICE -PUBLIC
Ohimai Amaize
(Ministry of Sports)
Akin Rotimi
(Ekiti State Government)
Banks Omisore
(National Assembly)
John
GomilukOtokwala(Securities and Exchange Commission)
Hadiza
Abdullahi (MDG Office, The Presidency)
EXCELLENCE IN
SERVICE - JOURNALISM
Chiemelie
Ezeobi (Thisday)
Alkasim
Abdulkadir (CNN)
Toyosi Ogunseye
(The Punch)
Oluyinka
Ezekiel Adeparusi (National Mirror)
Tomi Oladipo
(BBC)
EXCELLENCE IN
SERVICE - CORPORATE
Adim Isiakpona
(HP)
Seyi Ogunro
(Banwo&Ighodalo)
Ngozi Nkwoji
(Nigerian Breweries Plc)
Tomiwa Adesida
(Sahara Group)
Kayode Jegede
(General Manager, Head of Facilities Management, Deux
Project)
INNOVATION
Ahmed Mukoshy
(Yarnable)
Olumide
Adewunmi (Gidilounge)
Zubair Abubakar
(Constitution App)
Seun Onigbinde
(BudgIT)
Raheem Temitope
Bello (GeoUtill)
INNOVATOR OF
THE YEAR (EDUCATION)
Tolulope
Sangosanya (LOTS)
Gossy Ukanwoke
(Beni Online University)
Iyinoluwa
Aboyeji (Bookneto)
Adebayo
Adegbembo(ASA)
Otto Orondaam
(Slum2School)
ENTREPRENEURSHIP
ENTREPRENEUR OF
THE YEAR (GENERAL)
Kola Oyeneyin
(Venia Business Hub)
Titus and
Tobias Igwe(Speedmeals Mobile Kitchen)
Aisha Maina
(Aquarian Consult)
Ola Orekunrin
(Flying Doctors Nigeria)
Ladi Delano
(Bakrie Delano Africa)
ENTREPRENEUR OF
THE YEAR (AGRICULTURE)
AjoKunnuho John
(Animal husbandry)
Omoteso Sogo
Ayodele (Piggery/Fishery/Poulty)
Tochukwu
Ikpegbu (Jaeet Nigeria)
Olukayode
Adeoye (Whails and Chase)
Fawolu Taiwo
(Abivict Farms)
ENTREPRENEUR OF
THE YEAR (COMMUNICATION& MEDIA)
Julie Odia
(WOW!)
Uyi Omokaro
(DM2)
Komolafe
Adeshola (Media Insight)
Samuel Olatunji
(Big Sam Media)
Funmilade
Alalade (Elev8)
ENTREPRENEUR OF
THE YEAR (ENTERTAINMENT)
Davido
(HKN)
Keke Hammond
(Flytime Productions)
Michael Ajereh
(Mo'Hits/Mavin)
Cobams Asuquo
(CAMP)
Clarence Peters
(CAPital)
ENTREPRENEUR OF
THE YEAR (TECHNOLOGY)
Ayodeji
Adewunmi/OpeyemiAwoyemi/OlalekanOlude (Jobberman)
Jason Njoku
(Iroko TV)
Eno Essien
(Rheytrack)
Temi Kolawole
(Antigravity)
Femi Alade
(Pliris Mobile)
ENTERTAINMENT
ON-AIR
PERSONALITY
Radio
Oladotun Kayode
(Cool FM)
Twitwi (Wazobia
FM)
Nike Adewuyi
(Splash FM)
Tolu"Toolz)
Oniru (Beat FM)
Mazino (Smooth
FM)
TV
Dolapo Oni
(Studio 53)
Denrele Edun
(Channel O)
Uti Nwachukwu
(Jara)
Illrymz
(Nigerian Idol)
Maupe Ogun
(Channels TV)
MUSICIAN OF THE
YEAR
Davido
Wizkid
Ice
Prince
Flavour
Bez
ACTOR OF THE
YEAR
Ini
Edo
Tonto
Dike
Okechukwu"OC"
Ukeje
Ivie
Okujaye
Gideon
Okeke
PRODUCER OF THE
YEAR
Music
D/tunes
SamKlef
DJ
Klem
Legendary
Beats
J.
Sleek
PRODUCER OF THE
YEAR Screen
Clarence
Peters
Victor Sanchez
Aghahowa
Onye
Ubanatu
Ladi
Odebunmi
Anietie James
Ekins
YOUNG PERSON OF
THE YEAR
Bankole
Wellington (Banky W)
Dapo Oyebanjo
(D'banj)
Jason
Njoku
Peter and Paul
Okoye (Psquare)
Linda
Ikeji
Chinwe
Njoku
Idris
Akinbanjo
Raheem Temitope
Bello
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