09/12/2018
*Nomination Of Awardess; 2019 Annual AFRICAN Leadership Award And Nation Building Series ( ALAANS )*
CHAIR LOC ABUJA 2019.
Good day Fellows Africans and Diasporans.
Subject: *Submission of Nomination form for ALAANS Abuja 2019 Awards in May 17th & 18th 2019*
This message serves to inform the AFRICAN audience to nominate an African professional, business tycoon, Government, institution, NGO, Entrepreneur of African descent to be considered for honors.
OVERALL PURPOSE
Our overall purpose is to constantly encourage performance, volunteerism, excellence and nation building initiatives through recognitions of selected individuals, institutions, Governments, multinationals, local economic drivers, unsung heroes/heroines who have contributed to the sustainable development of their communities and youth organization's.
This is to constantly present the other side of the continent which hardly gets recognized at the world stages while celebrating these exemplary leaders/individuals for their contributions in shaping the Global perception of African continent.
Through this event going forward, we must begin to see possibilities where others see difficulties, limitless opportunities where others see threats.
It is going to be a two day event that will commence on Friday 17th May 2019 with the annual lectures by 10am - 5pm.
Theme of the lecture;
Africa Before 2063; *Discovering Africa's Hidden Treasures Entrepreneurship Initiative*
18th May 2019..
There will be tour of abuja city and courtesy visits during morning hours.
Dinner lectures starts by 5pm with the Theme; *REALIZING AGENDA 2063 THROUGH JOB CREATION TO REDUCE YOUTH UNEMPLOYMENT*
Venue:
Merit House Abuja.
ALAANS Award is a program that was designed and owned by INDEPENDENT PAN AFRICAN YOUTH PARLIAMENT since 2015 maiden edition. IPAYP is registered in USA/Caribbeans, Nigeria, South Africa and Somalia with Incorporated biz ID numbers.
Our Target by 2019 is to focus on bringing the best of Africa to the global audience, showcasing our success stories in Leadership, governance, trade and investment from an African perspective while suggesting Solutions to peculiar challenges being faced by the continent today.
Since it's maiden edition, ALAANS Award has grown to become a leading Pan African Flagship Leadership and nation building focused event.
We have recognized many known and unknown AFRICANS such as...
Advocate Kathy Mhango of South Africa.
ACP Remi Adeoye of AFRICAN Union.
Hon Khadija ( Minister for Youth and Sports Somalia).
To mention but a few.
Independent Pan African Youth Parliament is collaborating with very thoroughly selected organization's in Africa to organize what would be adjudged to be the best award event in Abuja NIGERIA.
Interested nominees are encouraged to submit their CV's,( profession's country, date of birth and phone number's ) to [email protected] and 2019 Award planning committee chair Barr Olivia Ogundipe at [email protected], Director International Programs and outreach Dr Rita Ozoemena PhD at [email protected].
10 Dec 2018: Call for Nominations opens and ends by 15th February 2019 at 18:00 GMT.
16th February to 27th February 2019: *Review of applications and selections of qualified candidates*
10th March 2019
Unveiling of shortlisted awardess with their pics through a *World Press Conference*.
Expected Categories are..
*BUSINESS LEADER OF THE YEAR*
*COMPANY OF THE YEAR*
*BEST IN HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY*
*BEST SDGS COMPLIANT INSTITUTION*
*BEST MARKETING COMPANY*
*BRAND LEADERSHIP AWARDS*
*YOUNG PROFESSIONAL OF THE YEAR*
*LIFE TIME ACHIVERS AWARD*
*CORPORATE COMMUNICATIONS PROFESSIONAL OF THE YEAR*
*ADVOCATE OF THE YEAR*
*YOUTH OF THE YEAR*
*AFRICAN PERSON OF THE YEAR*
*Etc*
Eligibility criteria To fit for nomination, candidates:
▪ Must subscribe to the ideals and Pan African vision of “an integrated, prosperous and peaceful Africa, driven by its citizens and representing a dynamic force in the global arena”;
▪ Be between the ages of 18 and 70 years; ( age could be altered based on achievement)
▪ Be a citizen of any member state of the African Union or African Diaspora, but not necessarily need to be resident in Africa.
Looking forward to a happier and more prosperous AFRICA.
Barr Amaka Njinaka-Ogundipe Esq.
Chair ALAANS L.O.C Abuja 2019.
Najma Abdi Ahmed
Awardees selection committee chair.
