The editors of Y! – TV, Magazine & Online – today announced the shortlist for Y!/YNaija.com Person of the Year 2015.
The
Y!/YNaija.com Person of the Year is in its fifth year and is awarded to the
individual who has most visibly influenced the Nigerian society for good in the
past year, breaking new boundaries or consolidating on gains – and driving the
advancement of the public, especially young people.
The
editors announced there was no winner for its first edition in 2011. The 2012
winner was entrepreneur and Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote. The 2013
winner was tech industry trailblazer, Jason Njoku and the 2014 winner was
Obiageli Ezekwesili for championing active citizenship and entrenching the idea
of the 'Office of the Citizen'.
The
shortlist is announced following the decision of editors as well as feedback
from readers and social media audiences. Voting commences today, Friday, 20
November and closes after a month on Sunday, 20 December.
The
Y!/YNaija.com Person of the Year 2015 shortlist:
Bunmi
Akinyemiju and Kunmi Demuren, business
Aisha
Jummai Al-Hassan, politics
Rotimi
Chibuike Amaechi, politics
Ibukun
Awosika, business
Attahiru
Jega, public service
Goodluck
Jonathan, public service
David
Oyedepo, education
Simdul
Shagaya, technology
Bola Ahmed
Tinubu, politics
Josephine
Ugwu, citizens
View their profiles HERE
There will
be no award or ceremony for the Y!/YNaija.com Person of the Year 2015. The
winner will be notified formally and an announcement made to the public
on Wednesday, 30 December, with an essay detailing rationale, impact and
significance.
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