Last year, citizen Josephine Ugwu, the honest airport cleaner who found and returned the precious sum of N12million in cash was named YNaija Person of the Year.
A year later, The Chibok girls could have their names gracing the award as they have just been announced as nominee alongside Artiste, Wizkid; Borno governor, Kashim Shettima; and The Nigerian Techie.
The editors of Y! – TV, Magazine & Online – today announced the shortlist for the 2016 Y!/YNaija Person of the Year.
The Y!/YNaija.com Person of the Year is in its sixth year and is awarded to the individual who has most visibly influenced the Nigerian society for good in the past year, breaking new boundaries or consolidating on gains – and driving the advancement of the public, especially young people.
And The Chibok Girls are among the 10 nominees selected for this year’s award. Others are Peter Obi, AY Makun, BukkyShonibare, DapoOlorunyomi, Emir Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, and The Nigerian Paralympic team.
The shortlist is announced following the decision of editors as well as feedback from readers and social media audiences.
