Former Vice President and the presidential candidate of the People Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2023 general, Atiku Abubakar, former Sokoto State Governor, Senator Waziri Tambuwal, Plateau State governor, Caleb Muftwang, former Kaduna State governor, Ahmed Makarfi and 43 chieftains of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) have been pencilled down to receive the Victory Advocates of Nigeria (VAN) award on May 20, 2024 in Abuja.
A statement signed by VAN national president and national planning committee secretary, Seyi Ajibola and Damilola Idugbesan respectively and made available to Tribune Online on Friday in Abuja said the event is to rejuvenate the diminished enthusiasm among the PDP supporters and inspire decisive action.
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According to the organisers, the award, which will take place on May 10, 2024 at Bolingo Hotel, Abuja, is to recognise individuals who have distinguished themselves through exceptional commitment, leadership, and dedication to the party.
The awards have been categorised into Lifetime Achievement Award, Community Champion Award, Youth Empowerment Award, Outstanding Women in Politics Award, Media Excellence Award among others.
“VAN, a prominent PDP national support group, is eager to revive the strength of our party faithful by collaborating with youth organisations to ensure triumph in the upcoming elections. The mission is a call to action and the vision is to instill core values among our leaders.
“As part of the ‘Revitalizing PDP Giants’ event, we will be conferring awards upon individuals who have displayed exceptional commitment, leadership, and dedication to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its principles.
“These awards recognise and celebrate the contributions of outstanding members and supporters who have exceeded expectations in advancing the goals and values of our party,” the statement read.
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