OMOTOLA JALADE-EKEINDE RECEIVES NATIONAL AWARD

Multiple award winning actress Omotola Jalade Ekeinde got honoured with a Member of the Federal Republic (MFR) award on September 29, 2014.
The married mother of four has initially expressed doubt concerning the award stating that she was unsure of it. The actress who has bagged several awards for her humanitarian efforts and her acting skills internationally has been awarded a national honour. Jalade was awarded alongside veteran actress Joke Silvaand activist Koko Kalango.

On receipt of the MFR award she took to her Instagram page to explain herself saying :

"Many of you by now must have heard about my National award.

Member of the order of the Federal Republic ( MFR)

Many read my " mixed reaction" and "consulting with elders" remarks.

So I listened to the voices of wisdom.

I went, got awarded and decorated and am Truly Appreciative.

Appreciative of a country who still produces opportunities for her children, despite the many abuses and mismanagement by her children.

Appreciative of a strong country that never fails to smile even sometimes annoyingly "suffering and smiling" irrespective of her situation

Appreciative of a country that is proud to call me it's own , groom me and present me to the world, trained and ready to fight

Appreciative of a country that's still Holding on waiting so desperately for us her children to Come back home, wake up, love her, nurture her, honor her ....... Enjoy her.

Nigeria my country , my mama thank you for the recognition , I love you and look forward to seeing you happy and dancing again in your colorful robes amongst the best mothers of the world.'

To the first Daughter of Mama Africa.

#HappyBirthdayNigeria and Thank You.

One of your children,

Omotola.

The actress received her award in a stunning Iconic Invanitydress; the same Nigerian designer who styled her for her famousCNN interview.

The MFR award was presented to Omotola by Chief Justice of the country, Aloma Mariam Mukhtar.

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