Bill Clinton, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Tuface, At Thisday Awards 2011

From the choice of the venue and its exquisite interior to the caliber of participants present, the 16th edition of the Annual THISDAYAwards depicted sheer brilliance that has surpassed any other award in Nigeria.
The Award was set to Recognise The Achievements of Notable bodies in Nigeria for their excellence and good governance for this year.

The event, which started at exactly 9 pm, saw the arrival of guests, artistes and dignitaries like award winning Tuface, Ifeoma Williams, former Miss Nigeria, Helen Prest Ajayi, Jim Ovia, chairman of Zenith bank, Gov. Uduaghan of Delta state, Nkiru Anumudu a socialite on the ravishing red carpet of Eko Hotel and Suites, the event venue.

Prior to that there was a VVIP reception with the Special Guests of Honor President Bill Clinton and Governor Arnold Schwazenegger at Eko Hotel and Suites Penthouse.
The Publisher of THISDAY Newspapers as well as the host of the event, Mr. Nduka Obaigbena gave the opening remarks and welcomed the guests present. He also recognised the presence of other important personalities such as Mr. Atedo Peterside, Yemisi Ransome-Kuti etc.
President Bill Clinton took the stage and gave a remarkable speech that earned him a standing ovation. In his words, "Nigeria needs Good Governance" while Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger said, "Don't Always ask what can our country do for us, ask what can we do for our country".

Awards presentations took place right after that and were presented by former beauty queen Helen Prest Ajayi and Mr. Jim Ovia, chairman of Zenith bank.

Order of Presentation of Awards.

1st Set of Awards
Lifetime Achievement Awards

Recipients-
Umaru Musa Yar'adua
Hassan Adamu
Adebayo Adedeji
Femi Adeniyi-williams
Bolaji Akinyemi
Jibril Aminu
George S. Coumantaros
Faysal Mohammed El-Khalil
Francesca Yetunde Emmanuel
Ismaila Isa Funtua
Alexander Uruemu Ibru
Shehu Malami
Ben Nwabueze
Abdulsamad Rabiu

Khalifa Isyaku 

2nd set of Awards
Young Global Champions
Recipients-
J.K Olusegun Agbaje
Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede
Oladele Akinyemi
Kolawole Aluko
Dr. Ernest Azudialu-Obiejesi
Ladi Balogun
Mofe Boyo
Chief Innocent Ifediaso Chukwuman
Tonye Parker cole
Sola David-Borha
Uzoma Dozie
Cathy Echeozo
U.K Eke
Victor Ezenkwo
Akinola George- Taylor

Phillip Ihenacho

Ade Oluwole Odunsi
Jide Ogundare
Emeka Onwuka
ABC Orjiakor
Titilayo Osuntoki
Abdulsamad Rabiu
Yinka Sanni
Kashim Bukar Shettima
Tope Isiaka Shonubi
Jubril Adewale Tinubu
Hassan Usman
Herbert Wigwe

3rd Set of Awards
New Champions For An Enduring Culture
Recipient-
Chimamanda Adiche
Chiwetel Ejiofor
Innocent Ujah Idibiah
Deola Sagoe
Toyin Subair

4th Set of Awards
Change Makers in Social Entrepreneurship
Recipients-
Fola Adeola
Samuel Adesanya Adeyemi
Tony Rapu

5th Set of Awards
Change Makers in Governance
Recipients-
Rotimi Amaechi
Sanusi Lamido Sanusi