Nigeria @ 65: Nominations for National Awards to Unsung Heroes
Nigeria @ 65: Nominations for National Awards to Unsung Heroes By Prof MK Othman In Nigeria, ironically, some heroes who work tirelessly to develop their country often go unnoticed, unsung, and unappreciated outside their immediate communities and the people directly benefiting from their efforts. These individuals have a passion for serving humanity with their talents and hearts, regardless of bigotry or selfishness, and without expecting anything in return. Ideally, society should recognize these people with support and rewards to motivate them and inspire others to follow their example. However, they often remain unrecognized and receive little acknowledgment for their lasting impact. When I encounter such people, I look up their names, hoping to see titles like OFR, OON, MFR, etc., as national honors reflecting their contributions, but I often find no such recognition. The National Honors Awards were established in 1963 to recognize patriotism and achievement by individu...