COA Media Organizers Of Nigeria Service Award Set to Honor
Individuals and groups over positive impacts on Nigeria Communities.

Attai Audu Jos.

COA Media and organisers of the Nigeria Service Award (NSA) has announced that it is set to honour individuals and groups whose works have positively impacted on communities across Nigeria in various fields.

Amb. Cletus Akhimien, the Convener of the NSA and Executive Director, COA Media, disclosed this in a press statement made available to newsmen in Jos.

“The Awards comprise of 37 distinctive categories for nominations and voting with Winners of each award category, after the Judge’s review and recommendations, shall be formally presented with an Award Trophy, Plaque and Certificate during an Award’s Gala Night, scheduled to hold on Nov. 11 at Sheraton Hotels & Tower, Abuja,” he further disclosed.

According to Akhimien,
the award was chiefly targeted at motivating stakeholders in their current efforts in building a greater Nigeria, appealing to and attracting more interest in the quest to secure the future of our dear nation.

The Executive Director, disclosed that nominations for the awards started today, Aug. 24 said that the event was aimed at stimulating Nigerians to build the spirit of purposeful service in their pursuits.

The convener added that the award would also serve as a platform to recognise and celebrate talents, icons, captains of industry, technocrats and those making Nigeria proud in various endeavors.

“This is to awaken patriotism and spur Nigerians to do more in terms of service to humanity and societal transformation, ‘’ he explained.

The COA Media Executive Director said NSA Selection Process Time-line has Sept. 10 as Deadline for submission of nominations, Sept 12: Call for the voting of shortlisted nominees, Sept. 21: Deadline for voting, Sept. 21 – Sept. 25: Judges review all nominations, voting submissions and final winners announced.

“Nominations should clearly state full names of nominee and category of nomination and should be accompanied by supporting evidence in the form of documents, online links, videos, etc.

“Nominations should also have the contact details of either or both the nominated person and nominee so that contact may be made for supporting evidence of claims if needed,” he explained.

He stated that nomination is opened to all Nigerians and other Nationals residing in Nigeria, including Nigerians in diaspora to be directed to coamedia.

The 37 categories for nominations incude 2021 Man of the Year, Governor of the Year, Senator of the Year, State First Lady of the Year, Lifetime Achievement Award, Minister of the Year, Public Servant of the Year and Icon of Women Empowerment Award.

Others are, Journalist of the Year,
Excellence in Leadership Award, Peace & Security Personality of the Year, State Assembly Speakerd of the Year, Extraordinary Business Achievement Award and Humanitarian Service Award among others.