Prominent Nigerians from different walks of life gathered in Lagos yesterday to celebrate former Abia State governor and Senator representing Abia North, Orji Uzor Kalu, as media platform TimelineNG honoured him for his contributions to national development, leadership and philanthropy.
The event, which attracted political leaders, business executives, media practitioners and supporters, recognised Kalu’s role in Nigeria’s democratic growth and economic advancement over the years.
Speaking at the ceremony, organisers of TimelineNG described Kalu as a visionary leader whose impact transcends politics, noting that his investments in entrepreneurship, youth empowerment and public service have continued to inspire many Nigerians.
In his remarks, Kalu, who was represented at the award ceremony by Editor of New Telegraph Newspaper, Juliet Bumah, expressed appreciation to TimelineNG for the recognition, saying the award would further encourage him to continue serving the country and supporting initiatives that uplift ordinary Nigerians.
He dedicated the honour to his supporters and constituents, stressing the need for unity, peace and economic progress in the country. “I thank TimelineNG for this award. Our Publisher believes in one Nigeria and from all his actions and utterances, we know he believes in one Nigeria. “He is also a publisher in this media business for over 20 years. He believes so much that accurate information begets public trust and reduces violence.
He also believes so much that when we keep to the fact of the matter it helps in anything we are doing. “He believes in responsible sharing of information because he knows that unverified information sharing causes problems in Nigeria. Thank you very much for this award and he appreciates it.”
Speaking as a guest speaker, the Special Adviser to the President on Public Communication and Orientation, Sunday Dare, said today, information travels faster than ever before but speed, unfortunately, has not always been matched by accuracy.
“We now live in a media environment where a rumour can alter a fact. “Two, a manipulated video can shape perception before verification. Three, a single misleading post can trigger real-world consequences. During elections, this becomes even more dangerous because elections are not just political exercises.”
