The Group Head, Research and Development, African Leadership Group, publishers of African Leadership Magazine, Mr. Chrys Anyanwu, said at the award presentation ceremony that his organisation consistently rewards excellence and leadership in the continent and that Sparklight had distinguished itself in the provision of affordable housing.

“The problem of Nigeria is not just housing but affordable housing and this organisation has been committed to this initiative that the Nigerian masses need.

“People do not lobby for awards from us, so if you receive it, it is based on merit from your work. There is a need to change the African narrative, hence the need to reward excellence and leadership in the continent,” he said.

The Chairman, Sparklight Property Development Company Limited, Chief Toyin Adeyinka, said the award would be a catalyst to drive the company to greater heights in its quest to provide affordable housing for Nigerians.

“This is an area we have carved a niche for ourself and our latest programme on affordable housing is focusing on rural areas. Everything is about creativity; we have been challenged and this will spur us to greater heights,” he said.

The Executive Director, SPDC, Mr. Olabode Segun, stated that the company would intensify its efforts in providing affordable housing.

He said, “We have awards that people lobby for, but the Africa Leadership Magazine saw our good work and considered us for this award. This is just the beginning of what we have for the people.

“Many people are campaigning for affordable housing but at Sparklight, we are not only providing the product, but the ability to afford it through mortgage offers.”

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The ceremony was put together by the seventh Congressional District’s Multi Ethnic Advisory Task Force (MEATF) at The Meadows Club in Rolling Meadows, Illinois, Chicago, U.S.

According to Dr. Tapas Dasgupta of The Meadows Club, the “Relator of the Year Award” is bestowed on an individual who has not only excelled in his field, but has also made a difference in people’s lives.

“The Annual Gala showcases our community heroes and reinforces that the various ethnic communities play a significant and integral role in the progress of our society,” Dasgupta said.

MEATF was established in 2010 as a platform to acknowledge and appreciate leaders who are giving back in their respective communities.

Sanni, who entered the American real estate industry in 1994 after his university education at Truman College and University of Illinois at Chicago, in July 1995, won the “Top Listing Award” and ranked among the top sales agents out of 750 sales associates. In April 1997, he broke into the million rank and earned US$1 million month certificate as part of Mattz Group.

Sanni, who hopes to return to his home state, Lagos, to play a part in the socio economic development of the place, however said “America is blessed with tons of talents and I believe I can better utilise all my trainings and expertise to help my people. The problem with Nigeria is not corruption but leadership. If you eradicate corruption without good leaders, you are just scratching the surface. My generation has what it takes to move Nigeria to the next level,” he said.

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