In continuation of activities marking its 10th anniversary, a team of Verbatim magazine editors, led by Tobs Agbaegbu, editor-in-chief, has honoured oil mogul, Arthur Eze, with Philanthropist of the Millennium Award.
Speaking during the presentation ceremony at the Abuja residence of Eze, Agbaegbu said the gesture was a unique strategy adopted by the board and management to honour an uncommon personality who has touched lives and impacted community development in many immeasurable ways over time
Agbaegbu said the media group took time to study and monitor charity and philanthropic activities of Eze which he said were unrivalled and deemed it proper to honour him.
He described Eze as a man with a heart of gold and pointed out that Verbatim editors were appreciative of the prince for his numerous support and encouragement to Verbatim News Network Limited since its inception in 2012.
He assured Verbatim would always make Eze and its wide range of readers proud.
He further described the him as the greatest philanthropist in the country who has given out over 100 billion of his personal resources to charity and prayed God to keep him in good health for the sake of humanity.
Agbaegbu also used the occasion to present the maiden edition of the Verbatim daily newspaper to Eze.
Eze thanked Verbatim magazine for the special recognition and honour, and pledged to always partner with the organisation.
He hailed Newswatch magazine for producing Agbaegbu and other seasoned journalists who came together to establish Verbatim magazine and promised to give his support to sustain the daily newspaper. He also praised Verbatim for its style of journalism and encouraged the editor-in-chief and his team to ensure excellence at all times.
The event held at NICON Luxury Hotel, Abuja on October 20 was chaired by Solomon Arase, a former inspector general of police.