February 06, (THEWILL) – Funmi Olotu, one of the most influential special advisers to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State, has been honoured with The Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award in Nigeria. An affiliate of The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award, The Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award in Nigeria, is a non-formal educational framework present in 144 countries around the world that inspires young people to dream big, celebrate their achievements, and make a difference in their world. For emphasis, she was presented with the award by vice president Yemi Osinbajo at the Presidential Villa Abuja alongside 42 other honorees who were all hosted by the vice president. An inspiring, brilliant, energetic and youthful government official, Funmi began her exploits in the private sector, in the telecommunications industry precisely, before finding her feet in public service where she plans to grow her political career.
At only 38, not only has she been exhibiting leadership skills far above her age, she has shown resilience, focus and resourcefulness which has propelled her to record remarkable achievements. As Senior Special Assistant on State Lotteries, she assists the Lagos governor in solving key regulatory issues challenging the gaming sector and works with the lotteries authority management to reposition the agency in improving revenue generation for the State. An associate member of the Institute of Directors, Nigeria (IoD) as well as an associate member of Women in Management, Business and Public Service (WIMBIZ), Funmi was a one time participant in the African Civic Engagement Academy supported by the US government in partnership with the University of Georgia.
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