Dr. Mrs Aisha Achimugu has received the Champions Newspapers 2024 Philanthropist of the Year Award during the newspapers annual awards ceremony held in Lagos recently.
The award was presented by Brigadier general Mohammed Buba Maria (rtd) the chairman, National Dug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA)
According to Dr Mrs Nwadiuto Iheakanwa, The Group Managing Director/Editor-in-Chief, Champion Newspapers Limited, Achimugu came top in the keenly contested Heart of Gold category because of her remarkable philanthropy through the SAM Empowerment Foundation, a non-governmental organization focused on empowering women, youths, and children across Nigeria.
It read in part, “As an outstanding entrepreneur over the years, you have contributed immensely to the building of a better and more prosperous Nigeria where citizens are free to pursue their individual aspirations. Your invaluable contributions have helped in bringing sanity to some critical areas of the nation’s existence.
“By your progressive actions and activities, you stand tall as a brand ambassador of the nation’s modern businesses and philanthropy.
“As the founder and president of SAM Empowerment Foundation, you have ensured that numerous women, youth and children are empowered for greatness by implementing impactful programmes and projects.
“The outstanding qualities that have made you a pillar within your sphere of influence are strong ethics, integrity, discipline, self-confidence, selflessness, creativity, winning mentality and above all fear of God and positive attitude towards all that come your way”.
The awardee is Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Felak Concept Group, a technical and professional consortium consisting of about eight active companies in various sectors and industries such as Engineering, Maritime, Oil and Gas, ICT Learning and Development, and various other leading sectors.
