The Board of Trustees of Esan Leadership Group (ELG), a political and cultural body of Edo Central Senatorial District has said it would host the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship aspirant, Asue Ighodalo in Lagos on March 8, 2024.
A statement by Tim Okojie Ave, president of the group and Publisher/Editor-In -Chief, National Chronicle Newspaper, said Ighodalo will be honoured with the prestigious National Chronicle Newspaper Man of the Year Award during the event.
He said the decision to host Ighodalo was to further boost his acceptance among the Esan people in Lagos and beyond.
The reception, Okojie Ave said, would be attended by important personalities from the Esan nation, and well-wishers.
Others to be honored at the event include Peter Esele, former President of the Trade Union Congress (TUC), Elder Famous Enearu, Chairman/Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Classic Marine Services Limited, and Prof. S.E. Eromosele, founder of Mudiame University.