Three Prominent Esan Sons Bags Various Degree Of Awards

By The9jaTrend

       Dr. Ehizokhalw presenting Award to            Representative of Chief Leemon Ikpea

Three eminent Esan indigenes who has distinguished themselves in the spirit of determination, hard work and humility and also took these virtues to new heights were honoured at the Special Edition of Esan Magazine Anniversary/Award ceremony to commemorate the 36 Years of existence of the Magazine. The ceremony took place on 25th March, 2021 at the Conference Hall of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, Edo State Council. 

The awardees were  Deacon (Dr.) Vincent Agenmonmen, the Odalo of Uromi Kingdom and Chairman, Freedom Group of Company, Chief (Dr.) Lemon Ikpea, the Adolor of Ewatto and CEO Lee Group of Companies and Chief Engr. Patrick Anegbe, the Ehizogie of Uromi and CEO, Intercontinental Distiller Limited.

     Sir. Roland Osakue presenting Award

                to one of the Recipient

In his welcome address, the publisher of Esan Magazine, Mr. Peter Iwelomen said,  "It is true that Esanland is suffused with an incredible plethora of illustrious men and women who can hold their own anywhere in the world. 

"That is the land that produced giants like Chief Anthony Enahoro, Prof.  Ambrose Alli, Admiral Augustus Aikhomu, Chief Tony Anenih, Chief Tom Ikhimi to name just a few.

"We in Esan Magazine believe that men and women deserving of honour should be honoured in their lifetime, for we consider posthumous awards as apologetic and belated.

"The men we have requested to stand out for honour today are not the only men deserving of honour in our land but we are happy that they are setting the pace for others to follow in the following years," he concluded.

Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, Edo State Council, Sir Roland Osakue and Dr. Ehizokhale were among those that presented the award to the recipients.

The Award of Excellence was presented to Deacon Chief (Dr.) Vincent Agenmomen as the Philanthropist/Role Model and Great Soldier of Christ 2021, Award of Excellence was presented to Chief (Dr.) Leemon Agbonjagwe Ikpea as the Human Capital Builder, Giant Player in the Old Industry and Great Contributor to the Economy 2021while Award of Excellence was presented to Chief (Engr) Patrick Inegbenigie Anegbe as the Great Philanthropist, Major Employer of Labour and Supporter of Educational Development 2021.

The Man of the Year 2021 Award was presented to Chief (Engr) Patrick Inegbenihie Anegbe as the Outstanding MD/CEO of the Year, Man of the Award Award goes to Deacon Esebanmen Agenmonmen as the Distinguished Icon of all Time 2021 while Man of the Year Award was presented to Chief (Dr.) Leemon Agbonjagwe Ikpea as the Most Innovative Business Personality of the Year 2021.