Y!/YNaija.com,a network of premium media brands – Y! TV, Y! Magazine, YNaija.com, Teen Y!, TeenYNaija.com, Y! 2015, YNaija2015.com –are committed to an evolving generation of Africans. Established in 2011, with a vision to provoke thought, inspire action and stimulate growth.They organize The Person of the Year Award as part of their contribution to the society.The award is given to individuals who have most visibly influenced the Nigerian society for good in the past year, breaking new boundaries or consolidating on gains – and driving the advancement of the public, especially young people
The winner for 2015,is 36 years old Josephine Ugwu,who works as a cleaner at the Murtala Mohammed International Airport.Ugwu had found and quietly returned several amount of monies running into millions to their rightful owners including a bag left unclaimed at the end of her shift on 23th January 2015 which had 12 million naira in cash. She was on December 31, 2015 selected among a shortlist of nominees including:former president Goodluck Jonathan, Sen. Bola Tinubu, Attahiru Jega, Aisha Jummai Al-Hassan, Bishop David Oyedepo and others. This is what Isime Esene, Managing Editor of YNaija.com has to to say "Ugwu has through her singular act renewed our belief in the strength of character of every Nigerian. She exemplifies our capacity to do right in the face of daunting challenges, and her positive outlook to life is an inspiration to others who may find themselves in similar circumstances."
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