By Ayo Onikoyi

Seasoned filmmaker and actress, Hope Omenihu Samuel has joined the list of distinguished recipients of President Umaru Musa Yar’Adua International Leadership Awards which includes Senator Babafemi Ojudu, Bimbo Daramola, Alh. Yakubu Ibn Mohammed, Obong John Umoren amongst others.

Hope Samuel was bestowed with the President Umaru Musa Yar’Adua Excellence in Creative Industry Development alongside eminent Nigerians like Gen. Yakubu Gowon, former Presidents Olusegun Obasanjo, Goodluck Jonathan, Gen. Abdulsalam Abubakar, Governors Babagana Zulum, Siminalayi Fubara, Bala Mohammed amongst others.

The filmmaker from Elelenwo, Port Harcourt,  Rivers State was identified, recognized and nominated for the award in the individual category.

“Your nomination is based on an exemplary profile by your rise through the ranks of your various endeavors in the industry, spanning music entertainment, movie production and film house promotion etc,” the letter of notification of the award reads.

The President Umaru Musa Yar’Adua International Leadership Conference and Awards is a brainchild of Global Initiative for Leadership Success (GILS). And the main objective is to identify, encourage and honour leadership success in individuals, corporate organizations, institutions, governments and entities who in their judgement and scale qualifies to be honoured with accolades, medals and trophies.

The event was held on May 6, 2024 at the Shehu Musa Yar’Adua Centre, Abuja. It was graced by eminent Nigerians, members of the Diplomatic Corp and other dignitaries.

Hope Omenihu Samuel started acting in 2003. She has produced and acted in many wonderful films. Some of the films she has produced include Household Murder, Broken Home, Love/Sacrifice, Domestic Chaos, Locked, Christmas Holiday and many others.