Ahead of the Sterling Bank’s sponsored Social Media Awards Africa holding in Lagos tomorrow, the chairman of the Award Advisory Board and founder, Social Media Week Mr. Toby Daniels has arrived in Lagos for the ceremony. Others include Fred Swaniker, Founder, African Leadership Academy and Eric Chinje, Chief Executive Officer, African Media Initiative (AMI).

A statement from the bank listed other eminent members of the jury and advisory board expected today are: Ken Banks, Founder, kiwanja.net; Hetal Shah, Director of Operations, Mara Group of Companies; Francis Ebuehi, Vice President VAS, Airtel Nigeria;  Dr.Kasirim Nwuke; Louis Onyango Otieno, Director, Legal & Corporate Affairs, Microsoft Africa and the 45 prospective winners.

The event which is a premier continental initiative seeks to recognise and reward creativity, excellence and impact the usage of social media across Africa. The Group Head, Strategy and Communications, Sterling Bank, Mr. Shina Atilola said that the award was sponsored by the bank because of its focus and commitment to advancing human and social development across Africa.

He said: “We are interested in the growing relevance of social media around the world and Africa in particular”, adding that “Sterling Bank cannot overlook the importance of social media in today’s society and the increasing role it plays in the lives of people on a daily basis; hence the need to identify with the Award”.