NIGERIAN women, again on Sunday, received a global recognition, as the Minister of Information and Communications, Professor Dora Akunyili, was honoured in the United States as one of the 50 powerful women, in an event organised by MEA Magazine.

It was the first time a Nigerian would be bestowed with such a honour. The event was held at the Ritz Carlton Hotel, Washington D.C.

The award ceremony, with the theme, Women Going the Distance, had 50 most successful business leaders across the US honoured.

In a statement signed by Debra Williams, publisher of the magazine, the organisers lauded Akunyili's efforts at redeeming the image of Nigeria.

According to the organisers, those honoured were deserving women chosen from a pool of public nominations from the ranks of professionals.

“This is an occasion to celebrate women who have endured, gone the distance for success and excellence and have contributed to their communities,” they said.

The objective of the awards, according to the organisers, was to celebrate these women as role models for their hard work, honesty, perseverance, resilience and integrity.

In her remarks on the occasion, Professor Akunyili said she was delighted to be recognised as a one of MEA Magazine’s “50 Powerful Women in Business.”

The Permanent Representative of Nigeria to the United Nations, Professor Joy Ogwu and other important dignitaries graced the event.


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In Nigeria, instead of getting awards she gets condemnation even from the common man on the street.
We live in a perculiar country

good for her



http://www.meecouncil.com/

MrPrsdent:

good for her
http://www.meecouncil.com/

While I commend her for her good works but this award is no better than Thisday awards. Even of less quality.

Na because na US ?

adigun101:

While I commend her for her good works but this award is no better than Thisday awards. Even of less quality.

Na because na US ?

You are right. Some unknown US mag

but she must be commended,nevertheless

ichommy:

NIGERIAN women, again on Sunday, received a global recognition, as the Minister of Information and Communications, Professor Dora Akunyili, was honoured in the United States as one of the 50 powerful women, in an event organised by MEA Magazine.

It was the first time a Nigerian would be bestowed with such a honour. The event was held at the Ritz Carlton Hotel, Washington D.C.

The award ceremony, with the theme, Women Going the Distance, had 50 most successful business leaders across the US honoured.

In a statement signed by Debra Williams, publisher of the magazine, the organisers lauded Akunyili's efforts at redeeming the image of Nigeria.

According to the organisers, those honoured were deserving women chosen from a pool of public nominations from the ranks of professionals.

“This is an occasion to celebrate women who have endured, gone the distance for success and excellence and have contributed to their communities,” they said.

The objective of the awards, according to the organisers, was to celebrate these women as role models for their hard work, honesty, perseverance, resilience and integrity.

In her remarks on the occasion, Professor Akunyili said she was delighted to  be recognised as a one of MEA Magazine’s [size=38pt]“50 Powerful Women in Business.”
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The Permanent Representative of Nigeria to the United Nations, Professor Joy Ogwu and other important dignitaries graced the event.


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WHN DID SHE BECOME A BUSINESS WOMAN?  NIGERIANS AND FOOLISHNESS.  HOW MUCH DID SHE PAY FOR THE AWARD I LIKE TO KNOW.

WHAT NEXT CATTLE RANCHERS MAGAZINE OF ESSEX GIVING HER AN AWARD? MAKE SOME PEOPLE G SIT DOWN JARE

GEW:

WHN DID SHE BECOME A BUSINESS WOMAN?  NIGERIANS AND FOOLISHNESS.  HOW MUCH DID SHE PAY FOR THE AWARD I LIKE TO KNOW.

WHAT NEXT CATTLE RANCHERS MAGAZINE OF ESSEX GIVING HER AN AWARD? MAKE SOME PEOPLE G SIT DOWN JARE

This woman is beginning to look everyday like an attention seeker !

In her remarks on the occasion, Professor Akunyili said she was delighted to be recognised as a one of MEA Magazine’s “50 Powerful Women in Business.”

Oga the word Business in the context of the awards is not just about buying and selling.

adigun101:

This woman is beginning to look everyday like an attention seeker !

dont let her rebrand you. be  very careful what you say cos she is a member.

deb:

Oga the word Business in the context of the awards is not just about buying and selling.

so what qualifies her for the award? must you take every award every tom, dick and harry is offering? do you know what is behind these awards in the first place or you just like talking?

adigun101:

This woman is beginning to look everyday like an attention seeker !

It's not her fault she won the award.dont twist facts

MrPrsdent:

It's not her fault she won the award.dont twist facts

Please tell them

GEW:

WHN DID SHE BECOME A BUSINESS WOMAN?  NIGERIANS AND FOOLISHNESS.  HOW MUCH DID SHE PAY FOR THE AWARD I LIKE TO KNOW.

WHAT NEXT CATTLE RANCHERS MAGAZINE OF ESSEX GIVING HER AN AWARD? MAKE SOME PEOPLE G SIT DOWN JARE

Americans are not as corrupt the way u think it, @least not like we Nigerians.

adigun101:

This woman is beginning to look everyday like an attention seeker !

Dora had long bein too famous to seek any attention. I tink she deserves praises & commendation!

MEA magazines "50 most powerful women in business"

Please can somebody tell me the meaning of "POWERFUL WOMEN IN BUSINESS"

Reminds one of the 49th most influential man who can not influence govt policies.

Sky Spirit:

Americans are not as corrupt the way u think it, @least not like we Nigerians.

I mean this award is laughable and questionable at best !

Just look at the application form for awards by this little known magazine.

http://www.meecouncil.com/07366_MEA_50Powerful_RegistrationV2.pdf  

Minority magazine ke !  

I used to be a fan of her she beiang a Prof. and all but this one is just pure attention seeking.

Even if she dint do it , someone must have done it on her behalf.

Really Shameless !

Anybody can hit his/her head til bloodcovers d face, Dora is good and deserves d award. Trying to sell at good prc decaying Nig makes ticks her gud 4 d award.

Nonsense

na buy she buy the award? No, it was bestowed on her for merit