The 2015 Silverbird Man of the year award is practically going to be one the biggest events in Lagos on March 20, 2016.
It will not only present a role model for the public but will create a reminiscence of great Nigerians who had made and still making distinct impressions in their chosen areas.
It is a day the former Lagos State Governor, Bola Tinubu and the first African Chartered Accountant, Chief Akintola Williams will stand on the podium to receive the prestigious Silverbird Extraordinary Award.

Beside the star winner, the award has been put under six categories, which include the Silverbird Post Humous Award; Silverbird Lifetime Achievement Award; Silverbird Extraordinary Award; Silverbird Special Achievement Award, Silverbird Lifetime Entertainment Award.
For the Post Humous Award, the list include former Premier of the old Western Region, Chief Ladoke Akintola Williams, former Governor of the od Easter Region, Akanu Ibiam, the only Prime Minister of Independent Nigeria, Tafawa Balewa, second republic Governor of Rivers State, Melford Okilo and former Deputy Head of State, Major Gen. Tunde Idiagbon (Retd).
For the Lifetime Achievment Award, such personalities like former Governor of Lagos State, Alhai Lateef Jakande, Veteran Fashion Designer Opral Benson, foremost entrepreneur Oba Otudeko, revered statesman Lulu Briggs, former Governor of Kaduna State, Balarabe Musa.
For the Silverbird Extraordinary Award, the former Governor of Lagos State Asiwaju Bola Tinubu and the first Chartered Accountant in Africa, Chief Akintola Williams made the list.
The Silvebird Special Achievement Awards go to prolific writer and novelist, Chimamanda Adichie, Environmentalist, Desmond Majekodunmi, Founder BenTV, Alistair Soyode. Veteran Musician
For the Silverbird Lifetime Entertament Award, the Afro Juju singer, King Sunny Ade, veteran musicians, Dr. Victor Uwaifo and Eddie Ugboma.
The sixth category, Silverbird Sports Achievement Awards go to Nigerian born British and Commonwealth Boxing Champion, Coach of the Dream Team VI, Nigeria Under- 23 Team and his counterpart for Under-17, Emmanuel Amuneke.
It would be recalled that the former Governor of Delta state, Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan won the 2014 Silverbird Man of the year award.
He won based on his achievement in restoring peace and security to Delta state, massive infrastructural development, free medical care for children and the elderly and his acclaimed micro credit scheme.


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Jagaban...i went to do campaign at teslim i perform with jagaban....Am chilling in jagaban's parlor

Bruce Hmmm...politicians will not cease to amaze me!!! Is this not one of the men who you through tantrums @ every now & then

AngryNigerian:
Bruce Hmmm...politicians will not cease to amaze me!!! Is this not one of the men who you through tantrums @ every now & then

...sorry, buddy. Rich folks and poor folks don't think and act alike. They are 2 opposite humans.

Am just making a common comment

Extraordinary indeed!!! If you think he does not deserve it go ask femi pedro,obanikoro,segun Osoba,bode george, Olagunsoye Oyinlola,Rasheed Ladoja,Raymond dokpesi,Ebele Azikwe Goodluck jonathan etc you wonder as a why you always feel suddenly disgusted and hate when you hear his name? The Lion says no matter how terrible the economy of the jungle, i will never eat grass, it isn't about pride... it is just who i am..
#LIONOFAFRICA