The maiden edition of the most prominent multi-sector event, Kogi Extra-Ordinaire Award night in Lokoja, the Kogi State capital, was organized to honour and recognized professionals in different fields of endeavour.
The event which took place at Idrinana Hotel, Lokoja, on Sunday featuring several awards related to television and fashion design awards and celebrating the achievements of young talents across diverse sectors.
The initiative according to the organisers and convener, Temitope Williams, thanked all sponsors, ministry of Information and communication, Imperial Blue, Nigerian Breweries and many others. He noted that the programme is designed to celebrate individuals whose contributions have significantly advanced the growth and development of Kogi State.
He thanked the Commissioner of Information and communication, Hon. Kingsley Femi Fanwo for his support throughout the planning period of the event, Williams also extended his utmost appreciation to other partners, such as Graphics Newspaper, Lokoja, Imperial Blue, Nigerian Breweries, Miller Fashion and others.
According to him, the event was aimed to encourage excellence, inspire more service-oriented efforts, and establish a culture of recognition across the state.
He said Kogi state is a land of possibilities and a meeting point where Igala from Kogi east, Ebira from Kogi central and Okun from Kogi west co-exist, he however acknowledged all dignitaries and individual who made the event possible.
”We honour and recognized people not to rest on their oars, when people are encouraged for their participation in the growth of the state, they want to do more; but when their efforts are neglected, they tend to withdraw. This award is our way of saying, ‘We see you, and we appreciate what you are doing,’” he stated.
Mr. Williams further described Frosia as an idea-solution company that develops and executes creative concepts aimed at improving societies, organisations and communities.
The convener further stressed that the event was put in place to celebrate and reward outstanding achievements across Kogi state fashion industry, with categories like “Emerging Designer of the Year”, best TV station award of the Year”, and many others.
In a show of institutional support, the Managing Director of The Graphic Newspaper, (Kogi state printing and publishing company) Mr. Yusuf Jimoh Itopa who came with the management and staff of Graphics Newspaper to the event, said the media outfit decided to partner with Kogi Extra Ordinaire to support the initiative.
He described the awards as a welcome development capable of elevating the profile of the state and motivating more people to work hard.
At the colourful event, the award of Best Fashion Designer of the year was given to Kennies Eye, who has made outstanding contributions and impact in the fashion industry within the year, honouring him forhis professional impact as best fashion designer in town.
In the area of Media entertainment and communication, an award was bestowed on the famous online TV station in the state headquarters, Lokoja, LUGARD TV station, saying it was exceptional and outstanding in its operations.
Best dressed Award of the year was given to Oladipo Tomilola Seun in a popular red carpet segment while Female fashion brand of the year goes to Halima Aliyu.
The theme for the 2025 edition of Kogi Extra Ordinaire award night is “Celebrating Excellence,” reflects the vision of honoring credible individuals and inspiring others to contribute more toward community development.
Organisers say the event has brought together professionals, entrepreneurs, public servants, philanthropists, and other distinguished personalities whose efforts have created meaningful impact.