Nigerian actor, Ali Nuhu, Super Eagles player, Ahmed Musa, and Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Sokoto, Matthew Kukah, have been nominated for the 2023 ‘Arewa Hero’s & Philanthropic Award of Excellence.’
The celebrities were named among other Nigerians in the nomination list released by the organisers, MACA Peace Ambassador & Unity Affair Africa, on Friday in Abuja.
Nuhu, popularly known as ‘king of Kannywood’,the Hausa film industry, was nominated alongside other stars from the region for the annual awards slated for September 30 at Arewa House, Kaduna.
Other Nigerians listed for the award include actor Rabi’u Rikadawa, the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, Governors Uba Sani of Kaduna State, Governor, Babagana Zulum of Borno State and their Nasarawa State counterpart, Abdullahi Sule.
Others in the list include the Emir Zazzau, Alhaji Ahmed Nuhu Bamalli, Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue, Laylah Othman, the Reverend Mathias Yashim, Prince Bala Audu and renowned cleric, Dr Emmanuel Omale.
The Chairman, MACA Peace Ambassador & Unity Affair Africa, Nyam Terry, said the annual Hero’s & Philanthropic Award was to honour those who had contributed to the development of the northern region.
According to him, those who made the list were painstakingly selected for their consisted commitment to humanitarian initiatives, positive influence on communities, youth empowerment and peace building.
“This year’s Hero’s Award with the theme ‘Celebrating our Heroes,’ seeks to honour industries, ministries, government officials, celebrities, organisations and individuals who have in one way or the other given back to society.
“These Nigerians from the northern region have, in one way or the other, contributed to its development and peaceful coexistence.
“We believe that this recognition will always be the push for them to achieve more in their service to the society,” he said.
