Voting commenced on Wednesday, November 2 and ends on December 28 in this year’s Y!/|YNaija.com awards, now in its sixth year edition.
The Y!/YNaija.com Person of the Year 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.
Artiste, Wizkid; Borno governor, Kashim Shettima; The Nigerian Techie, and The Chibok Girls are among the 10 nominees selected for this year’s award.
Others are Peter Obi, AY Makun, Bukky Shonibare, Dapo Olorunyomi, Emir Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, and The Nigerian Paralympic team.
Last year, citizen Josephine Ugwu, the honest airport cleaner who found and returned the precious sum of N12million in cash was named Person of the Year.
The shortlist is announced following the decision of editors as well as feedback from readers and social media audiences.
YNaija is the internet newspaper for young Nigerians, focused on the issues and ideas that matter for an evolving generation. It is an arm of the RED brand, which is the continent’s largest omni-media group focused on Africa’s youth.