Monday 23 May 2011

THE JOURNEY SO FAR

THE FIRST EDITION

Held on the 26th of November, 2008 at the Congress Hall,
Transcorp Hilton Hotel
Federal Capital Territory
Abuja

A Glimpse at 2008
Three winners emerged at the first edition after several thorough screening processes by the panel of Judges. The panel of judges were;



Panel of Judges
• Professor HOD Longe, Dean of students, UNILAG
• Ambassador Segun Olusola (Represented by Mr. Jimi Olusola)
• Dr. Reuben Abati, Chairman, The Guardian Editorial Board
• Ms. Ben Ayede, Head, Globacom Foundation
• Ms. Funlola Adewale, MD, UBA Foundation (Former)
• Mr. Fela Durotoye, Ace Motivational Speaker
• Mrs. IEA Jonathan, Represented UNICEF

2008 WINNERS
KHALI BALA (Kano) 1st Place Winner N1,000,000.00
14yrs old Khali jumped into a burning house to save his sister at the expense of his life! He managed to save his sister, but he was not so lucky as his legs got seriously damaged as a result of the injuries he sustained!


DORCAS AYODELE (Kano)2nd Place WinnerN750,000.00
10yrs old Dorcas saved her younger brother from an uncontrollable car accident that damaged their fence risking here own life in the process!


RASAQ OMOLADE (Lagos).3rd Place Winner.N500, 000.00
15yrs old Rasaq demonstrated strong will power to succeed in the face of disability by learning shoe making at home to earn a living against all odds!

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