The Rivers State Commissioner for Education, Dame Alice Lawrence-Nemi has won the 2014 African Child Prize Award for Education Development.
The prize was for her distinguished service towards securing a better future for the Nigerian child.
At the event, Mrs Lawrence-Nemi said education was a passion in Rivers State.
Rrepresented by her Personal Assistant Mrs Victoria Anyanwu, she said every child meant a lot to the government. She noted that the Governor Chibuike Amaechi-led administration has made education free and compulsory for every child.
The President/Country Representative, African Child Foundation, Prince Donald Onosakponome, said the award was given to Africans and non-Africans doing business in the continent, who have rendered service towards the promotion of the rights, upliftment and empowerment of the African child – through business, child education, child healthcare, fight against child abuse, civic, community, political, professional, charitable, research, teaching or writing activities, innovation or remarkable accomplishments in their career or field of endeavours.
Onosakponome said the recipients were role models, and sources of inspiration, succour and refuge to the society.
He said te awardees distinguished themselves by: promoting a positive attitude and an unyielding desire to enhance the quality of life in our community; striving to unite communities; serving as exemplary role models for young people; taking up effective leadership roles; among others.
Other awardees at the event include, Prof Pat Utomi and Nigerian Musician Jordie
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