BY GODWIN OBI
Seven distinguished Nigerian business and socio-religious leaders have been decorated with fellowship awards by the United Kingdom–based ShaddaiVille Leadership Academy, in recognition of their outstanding achievements and contributions to society.
The honours were conferred by media veteran and President of ShaddaiVille Ministries International, Dr. Kunle Hamilton, during the seventh annual CCC PraiseVille Festival of the Word 7.0, held on September 7 in Yaba, Lagos.
According to a statement issued by the Academy, each of the awardees was carefully selected for their “sterling accomplishments and exemplary lifestyles.”
Notable recipients include:
- Ebenezer Oshoffa, Member, Pastor in Council (MPIC) and Lagos Regional Head of the Celestial Church of Christ (CCC).
- Gbenga Adebayo, Convener of the Luli Concert.
- Kayode Ajala, media veteran and global spokesman of the CCC.
- Andrew Akinnubi, Primate of Oke Igbala Ayo C&S Church.
- Anthony Onoh, MPIC and Trustee of the CCC.
- David Sikpa, MPIC.
- Ven. Sup. Evang. Peter Adekunle, Ireland-based cleric.
Commending the honourees, Dr. Hamilton said:
“We celebrate and appoint each of you into the Body of Fellows of the ShaddaiVille Leadership Academy for your exemplary lifestyles and outstanding socio-preneurship achievements. We trust you will remain moral beacons of light to thousands of Nigerians.”
He also noted that since 2007, ShaddaiVille and CCC PraiseVille have trained both Christians and Muslims in UK-certificated leadership and entrepreneurship courses free of charge, while also running annual teenagers’ retreats and food outreaches for orphans, widows, and the less privileged across Nigeria, England, America, Canada, and Germany.
In their responses, the awardees—including Adebayo and Ajala—expressed deep appreciation, praising Dr. Hamilton for his tireless efforts in shaping young minds and inspiring future leaders.
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