“Integrity Champions Honored at Lux Terra Leadership Foundation Awards”
The Lux Terra Leadership Foundation, in partnership with the MacArthur Foundation, has honored 48 individuals from across Nigeria with the Nigeria Models of Integrity Award. The awardees, who are from various fields and disciplines, were recognized for their commitment to integrity and high moral standards.
Fr. George Ehusani, Executive Director of Lux Terra Foundation, praised the awardees for their dedication to integrity, saying, “It is gratifying to know that there are men and women out there who remain committed to the life of integrity, struggling daily to live out their lives with the highest personal and social morality.”
Amina Salihu, Deputy Executive Director, MacArthur Foundation, described the rate at which norms are regarded as aberrations as sad. She emphasized the importance of accountability and probity, saying, “We need to accept the fact that the lonelier the road, the better the road”, as those who struggle daily to live the lives of integrity are often alone.
Demola Bakare, ICPC representative, commended the awardees for their integrity, saying, “You all have been recognized for this award because you’re doers of what you preach, and we at the ICPC are very proud of you.” He encouraged them to continue being steadfast in their commitment to integrity.
Mr. Uwajuren, Director of Public Affairs, EFCC, also commended the awardees, saying, “Being recognized for good virtues, which are very scarce in our society today, is a no mean feat.” He added that the awardees’ stories would inspire a new generation of Nigerians to embrace integrity.
Prof. Abdullahi Shehu, immediate past Nigerian ambassador to Russia, emphasized the importance of good parentage, upbringing, and willpower in cultivating good moral character. He encouraged the awardees to continue being shining examples of integrity in their respective fields.
Mr. Aliyu Ahmed, one of the awardees, expressed gratitude for the recognition and encouraged young people to understand that integrity pays and will be celebrated.
The event aims to promote integrity and inspire a new generation of Nigerians to embrace high moral standards. The recognition of these 48 individuals serves as a beacon of hope for a better Nigeria, where integrity and accountability are valued and celebrated.
The Lux Terra Leadership Foundation and MacArthur Foundation’s partnership has been instrumental in recognizing and supporting individuals who embody integrity and accountability. This award ceremony serves as a reminder that integrity is essential for Nigeria’s development and progress, and that the efforts of individuals who uphold it should be encouraged and celebrated.