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more equal than the others”. As a norm in
Fidson Healthcare Plc, every staff exhibits the
Fidsonian Spirit in them by delivering
e x c e l l e n t l y o n g i v e n t a s k s a n d
responsibilities; but of a truth, some
demonstrate it more than the others
unapologetically. These are men whose
commitment to service and incredible
abilities are engaged in establishing the
company's industry leadership; men who
personify excellence by doing even the very
little things in a great way. They are dreamchasers.
They make dreams come true.
Obliged to acknowledge and celebrate these
gems and of course customarily, Fidson
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Healthcare opted for the 9 of January, 2014
to once again set excellence at center stage.
The company scored another milestone in
the Nigerian healthcare/pharma industry
with the laudable decision to hold the second
edition of its staff awards for Acknowledging
and Celebrating Excellence- ACE, in Dubai,
the commercial nerve centre of the United
Arab Emirate.
The ACE which was inaugurated and had its
maiden edition in January 2013, derived its
name from the acronym of its rationale,
which is to Acknowledge and Celebrate
Excellence as parts of effort to ignite the true
Fidsonian Spirit , among its members staff.
The grand ceremony witnessed the gathering
of hundreds of company's Staff members
from all the regions of the country; all
appearing smart and dapper in dark-coloured
suits with black ties; the ladies well adorned
and dazzling in their debonair dinner gowns
for the glamorous event under a bright
flamboyant ambience.
Five members of staff who emerged winners
in various categories of this year's edition of
the prestigious awards were celebrated and
rewarded at the event amidst glamour and
pageantry at the beautiful Emirate City. The
awardees are; Divisional Manager, Eastern
Region, Olugbenga Adeyemi, who received
the ACE for Leadership Excellence; Manager,
Regulatory Affairs, Nmaka Tijani received the
ACE for Corporate Impact; both Regional Sales
Manager, Daniel David and Senior Micro-
Biologist, Fayoade Babatunde emerged joint
recipients of the ACE for Role Model, while
Finance Assistant, Bassey Edogie received the
ACE for Customer Service Excellence.
While explaining the rationale for the ACE, Dr
Ayebae noted that the event is not for
showboating or a wanton display of
extravagance. “It is the little we can do to
honor prolific and prodigious persons that
have applied themselves in sublime ways and
sought extraordinary means to achieve
company goals and exceed corporate
expectations”, he said.
The recipients were all joy receiving the
prestigious crystal plaque and Certificate of
Excellence; standing on the podium with their
family members, to whom the recipient's
citations were read. This must have been one
of the most memorable moments of their
lives. The joy of been celebrated before a large
crowd of colleagues, distinguished guests and
d i g n i t a r i e s ; t h e e u p h o r i a o f b e i n g
acknowledged as a hero before your spouse
and children and knowing that they will be
more proud of you; and also the fulfillment of
knowing that those little things done in great
ways are been seen and appreciated.
This is also in line with the view of the Sales and
Marketing Director, Mr Olugbenga Olayeye
who said “ACE is a prestigious award that is
special to the nominees because this is a highly
sought award amongst the company's staff
and being selected among several hundred
other nominations is something worth
celebrating and we are sure their family
members will be proud of them”.
He also stated that by and large, the recipients
are motivated to do more and surpass
expectations, while the enthusiasm for
excellent performance will subsequently be
ignited even amongst others.