IN KEEPING WITH the tradition of this paper, today we are bestowing honors on several individuals and institutions in the country for their worthwhile roles and activities in society during the course of the year under review. The decision of the staff was also based on entries from some members of the public.
FRANKLY, THE RECOGNITION of these individuals and institutions is in line with a tradition of the paper to 'give flowers' to those who exceptionally made tremendous strides towards the reconstruction, reconciliation, rehabilitation process, as well as the sustenance of peace after some years of civil crisis. For us, we think these individuals and institutions have put national interest above other interests, hence, their meritorious accolades.
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