Arewa Hero's & Philanthropic Award of Excellence 2023

Gov Uba Sani, Deputy Gov Hadiza, Nollywood Star Ali Nuhu, Others To Receive Arewa Heros Award

The Executive Governor of Kaduna state, Malam Uba Sani, The Deputy Governor Of Kaduna State, Malama Hadiza Balarabe, Nollywood star Ali Nuhu, Super Eagles player Ahmed Musa, and the Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Sokoto, Matthew Kukah, have been nominated for the 2023 Arewa Heros & Philanthropic Award Of Excellence.

The personalities were named amongst other Nigerians in the nomination list released by the organisers, MACA Peace Ambassador & Unity Affair Africa, on Friday.

Other Nigerians listed for the award are actor Rabi’u Rikadawa, National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu, Governors, Babagana Zulum, Abdullahi Sule, Hyacinth Alia, Emir of Zazzau, Ahmed Nuhu Bamalli, Laylah Othman, Mathias Yashim, Bala Audu and renowned cleric, Emmanuel Omale, amongst others.

Nyam Terry, Chairman, MACA Peace Ambassador & Unity Affairs in Africa, said the annual Heros & Philanthropic Award was to honour those who had contributed to the development of the Northern region.

“This year’s ‘Heros Award’ with the theme ‘Celebrating our Heroes’,slated for September 30th, at the Banquet Hall, Arewa House, Kaduna, seeks to honour industries, ministries, government officials, celebrities, organisations and individuals who have in one way or the other given back to the 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.”