Tayor Akobi JP.

As a chief host, I feel delighted to welcome you to the EPRA, Leadership and Entrepreneurial Awards UK. I consider it
important to express gratitude to God Almighty for such grace to host prestigious event. The privileges of life and
continuity deserve recognition because attempts to host similar events in other climes could not be sustained
beyond a year.
You may recollect that I stated every year that the aspiration for the event was a product of deep personal
reflections that certain categories of unsung individuals deserve to be publicly honored.
Consequently, the management of Fancy TV Channel UK was convinced that the aspiration was worthy of support by
organizing the maiden edition in 2017. The awards ceremony set out to accord due recognition to such crop of
leaders and entrepreneurs considered the best in terms of exemplary leadership core values, norms, characteristics,
and continuing commitment to encouraging excellence.
There is no doubt that the spirit behind our gathering tonight is a trailblazer and diversity-conscious initiative with
the intent to mentor and inspire young growing as well as future entrepreneurs and leaders by celebrating the
unsung selected icons in society.
The uniqueness of EPRA awards is to recognize leaders with distinct intellect; leaders who are ready to groom
followers; leaders favourably disposed to transferring knowledge and power to followers as well as leaders with
selfless intent to equip the younger generations for a green economy.
EPRA event is a night to celebrate academic achievement, success stories of leaders and entrepreneurial ventures. It
is important to also reiterate that an event is an all-encompassing event, best regarded as a clarion call to serving
humanity and not exclusive to either socio-political, economic, sports, or academic endeavors.
At this junction, I think it will be of interest to let you know that all proceeds from the award will be deployed to
ORAEL Foundation Trust Acquisition Skills Project.
In conclusion, it is my pleasure to congratulate all the notable awardees and invited guests from home and abroad to
EPRA. Your presence remains not only a testimonial support to the spirit associated with the ceremony; it’s will
equally add glamour and beautification to the occasion.

I wish you all success and memorable evening.
Thanks and God bless.

Tayo Akobi JP. MSc MA PgD Adv. Dip B Ed RN RMN.CLM.