NNIA gives back to society, rewards patriotism

TUNDE SHORUNKE

Nigerian for Nigeria Initiative Awards (NNIA) in alliance with Lifecard International Investment in its maiden edition has given back to society as a means of reigniting the spirit of patriotism among Nigerians.

This was disclosed at an award night, where the organiser reiterates the commitment of giving back to society.

The Convener of the Initiative, Mrs Grace Ofure Ibhakhomu who also doubled as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Lifecard Investment International Limited, a major player in the real estate sector in Nigeria, in her opening speech, said that the motive behind this award initiative is to inspire m the spirit of patriotism in the country.

The operation of the real estate coy can be attributed to how it provides clients with affordable property and access for development especially the Nigerian youths who are queen in owning a home in Lagos.

According to Mrs Ibhakhomu, the new Nigeria we desire can only be achieved when we play our roles and synergize to foster a formidable alliance that will ultimately birth a new horizon.

Ibhakhomu said that she believes a new Nigeria is possible if we can develop a mindset of giving back to the Nigerian society and not to always receive, even she quotes the words of John F Kennedy; “Ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country”.

However, among the prominent dignitaries at the award was the brand Ambassador of Lifecard International Investment, Mr Joseph Yobo who also spoke on the true Nigerian spirit and what Lifecard International Investment is doing to better the lives of Nigerians in the real estate industry.

The highpoint of the event was a presentation of a car to a star awardee, Mrs Lade Owolabi who could not control her emotion and tears because she couldn’t believe it is real until she was handed the car key.

According to Mrs Lade Owolabi, this Christmas is a special one for me. This car is going to change something in my life and family. Lifecard International Investment, I indeed appreciate the organisers of this award. I’m happy that investors are benefiting from the goodwill of the owners of the real estate company. Thank you once again.

Continuing, the awardee said before her audience that some people mocked her for coming back to Nigeria.

“Those are people that didn’t see what I saw, those are people that didn’t see the mandate I was running with.”

Mrs Lade’s story is one that depicts patriotism and the true Nigerian spirit after she left her comfort in the USA where she schooled and worked to come back to her Homeland to empower and bring smiles to the faces of her fellow Nigerians.

Though it was the maiden edition, the turnout was overwhelming. The hall was filled to the brim with people who are passionate about Nigeria, people whose desire is for Nigeria to be great again.

It’s great to know we still have a whole lot of people who will go to any length to bring about the positive change we desire in our Nation.

“In all, we are grateful to God for the success of the event and we are looking forwards to the 2nd edition in 2021,” she added.