As part of efforts to appreciate excellence in our society, the 2018 Edition of Bright Media Merit Award has been held in Lagos to celebrate people of great impact. Announcing the winners, The Chairman Planning Committee, Tosin Adesile listed Ibrahim Yusuf of the Nations Sunday Desk, Efe Soriyan,(GM,NTA Tejusoho),Mr. Seyi Whenu,(Permanent Secretary, Office of the Chief of Staff),Emmanuel Faleti and others clinches awards ranging from Journalist, Media Personality, Administrator and Entrepreneur of the year respectively.
The Guest Lecturer, Prof. Virgy Onyene, Head of Department, Educational Management, University of Lagos who spoke on Our Education, Our Pride described Nigeria’s major problem as implementation problem adding that Nigeria has one of the Best curriculum in the world. She further enjoined the government to take Education seriously as education can solve our problem while calling for urgent reforms in the education sector.
The Chairman of the Occasion, Barrister Femi Kolajo enjoined Nigerians to continue being hopeful in the midst of daunting challenges confronting Nigeria. He noted that things will get better when we all do the right thing which is the reason for this awards as people of impact are being rewarded by Bright Media merit Award which had been in existence for over 15 years.
An Awardee, Emmanuel Faleti who bagged the Fast rising entrepreneur of the year appreciated God for the opportunity to be considered for a unique awards like this two years after National Youth Service Corps and with the support of Bank of Industry.