Following his contributions to the development of Architecture and Construction industry in Nigeria and his effort towards promoting peace and good governance, the national secretariat of the National Association of University Students (NAUS) in Nigeria has bestowed the association’s National Outstanding Leadership Award on Otunba (Arc) Hassan Giwa.
Otunba Giwa, who is an indigene of Ibadan in Lagelu Local Government area of Oyo State, is the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Amron Global Service Limited and Founder of Otunba Hassan Olawale Giwa Foundation.
While the association was presenting the award to Otunba Giwa in his office in Abuja, the representatives of the association, Comrade Taiwo Oluwasegun, National Publicity Secretary from Bayero University, Comrade Macaulay Vera, D.O.G/ Equality from University of Abuja, Comrade Babatunde Emmanuel, Director of Programmes & Strategy from Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria and Comrade Idemudia Lydia from University of Nigeria, Nsuka, described the awardee as a lover of peace, who has contributed tremendously to the Architecture and Construction industry in the country.
They said that the association is an umbrella body of Nigerian students both in the country and overseas, aiming to promote peace, unity and good governance.
The representatives also pointed out that the national secretariat of the association at its last congress decided to honour Otunba Giwa for his contributions and efforts towards building the nation and humanity in general.
They noted that the association identified Otunba Giwa’s good character and quality leadership lifestyle which younger ones can emulate and learn from as a yardstick for his nomination for the association high esteem award.
In his response, the awardee, Otunba Hassan Giwa, while dedicating the award to Almighty Allah, attributed the honour to the effort of the entire staff of the establishment.
While describing the honour as another challenge to serve humanity, he maintained that the selfless service of the staff to the company earned it the recognition from the association.
Otunba Giwa promised not to relent in his effort to contribute more to the development of his environment both remote and immediate.
He highlighted that through his foundation, Otunba Hassan Olawale Giwa (OHOG) Foundation has assisted many students, empowered many youths as well as many women and widows through various developmental programmes in his capacity.
Giwa promised the readiness and support of his company and foundation towards the progress of the association.
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