Among those to be honoured are late Dr. Toju Eresanara, former Zonal Medical Director, Central Hospital, Warri for a posthumous award.
Dr. Eresanara, a Consultant Anaesthetist, was at the frontline in the battle against COVID-19 before succumbing to the deadly pandemic while trying to save lives on July 15, 2020 apparently due to complications.
Five other distinguished personalities would be awarded while nine individuals would be recognised for the exemplary performances in their respective fields of human endeavour.
According to the union leader, the award is categorised into Education, Security, Oil and Gas, Politics and Administration while the recognition category is grouped into Media, Education and Artisanship.
Other awardees are Prof. Emmanuel Ogujor, Rector, Delta Polytechnic, Otefe-Oghara; Matrix Energy; Dr. Michael Tidi, Chairman, Warri South Local Government Area.
“Mr. Thomas Ereyitomi, member representing Warri South/North/Warri South-West Federal Constituency at the National Assembly; and Rear Admiral Ibrahim Dewu, Flag Officer Commanding (FOC), Eastern Naval Command.
“For the recognition category, we have Prof. Timothy Olagbemiro, Vice Chancellor, Edwin Clark University, Kiagbodo; Prof. Rim-Rukeh Akpofure, Vice Chancellor, Federal University of Petroleum Resources (FUPRE) Effurun and Mrs. Rachael Obokohwo.
“Others are Chief Omafume Amurun, Dr. Olayinka Ebikagboro; Mr. Shola O’Neil; Mr. Emmanuel Amaize; Mr. Emmanuel Ogoigbe and Mr. Shola Adebayo,” he said.
