Multiple award winning publicist and founder of CORNEL MEDIA CONSULT (CMC), organizers of the CMC Africa Awards, Ambassador Cornel Udofia has finally opened up on the just concluded CMC Africa Awards 2019 held on August 25th, 2019 at Kingscelia Hotel and Event Centre.
In a statement by the Head, Media and Publicity, CMC, Babatunde Segun Odubanwo, Cornel Udofia, said; “It is a statement of fact that no one ever celebrates failure, for it is merely an orphan. From inception, the CMC Africa Awards sought to pay glowing tributes to individuals who have dedicated their lives in impacting the society in positive manner.”
“This year’s edition of the CMC Africa Awards themed: GALVANISING NEW FRAMEWORK IN TACKLING SECURITY CHALLENGES was carefully selected in line with the ongoing security concerns as experienced in the country. This calculated precision is to signify that the CMC Africa Awards is not a jamboree but an avenue to call the attention of the world to crucial matters which if untamed could dent the image of the country. It was also a way of speaking truth to power!”
“The awardees which numbered about 27, received their plaques with joy with expression that suggest that they were going to do more. Amongst the awardees were: Alhaji Lateef Jakande (first civilian governor of Lagos State) who was ably represented by his son as he was awarded with Lifetime Achievement Award of Excellence.”
“Prince Adebisi Olatilo – a veteran broadcaster and CEO, BISCON TV received Lifetime Meritorious Service Award of Excellence; ace actor, Keppy Ekpeyoung and entrepreneur; Babajide Otitioju as the Most Outstanding Media Personality of the year; Super Screen as the Most Consistent Long standing TV Station of the year; Planet FM 101.1 as the Most Outstanding and Creative Station in South-South region of Nigeria; CP Zubairu Muazu (Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command) ably represented by the PRO of the Lagos State Police command; Mr. Odita Sunday- President, Crime Reporters Association of Nigeria (CRAN) as the Most Outstanding and Creative Media Strategist of the Year 2019; Alhaji Mannir Yari- Deputy Comptroller of Immigration/ Passport Control Officer (PCO), Ikoyi Passport Office as the Most Proactive Immigration Officer of the Year and many others.
“The highlight of the event was the launching of the CMC Magazine which received tremendous and generous donations from the launchers. Also, the unveiling of the Ivorian trio- the three wise men who had come from neighboring country- Ivory Coast to be promoted to world audience on the launch pad of the CMC Africa Awards. The event would not have been complete without nuggets from talented acts as MC Ojemba (comedian par excellence), Don Leo (Musician) and Princess Amaka Okafor for her sonorous rendition of the Nigerian National Anthem.”
