Shock As Lagos Commissioner Rejects ‘Man Of The Year’ Nomination 

In a surprising reaction, the Lagos State Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, has rejected his nomination as one of the nominees for Lagos State Man Of The Year Award.

See screenshot of list of nominations below 👇

Wahab reacting through his official X handle said, “My attention has been drawn to a publication by the Center For Policy Development And Political Studies in lieu of the Lagos State Man of the Year Award.

“I am deeply appreciative of the nomination, it is such elite category to be in, considering the reputation of the other gentlemen I have been nominated alongside.

“However, after careful consideration, I have decided to withdraw my nomination. Members of the public should not vote me in this award.

“Again, I appreciate the gesture and the belief in the work that we do at the Lagos State Ministry of Environment and Water Resources but I am stepping away from this nomination. Thank you!”

Screenshot shot below 👇

Reacting to the commissioner’s decision, a section of netizens expressed surprise, some questioned his decision, others commended him. See some reactions gathered by GWG.ng:

OkpaNsukkaisBae(m) asked, “Why?”

olaiya2007(m): “Reason best known to him.”

 tiswell(m) said, “A true omoluabi,who knows he isn’t worth the award yet.”

@IamErioli said, “After careful observation of your moves, I am not surprised that you withdraw your nomination. It’s the why for me. All I can say is that we need men who aren’t carried away with the market noise but focus on the needs that brought them to the market. Much respect sir.”

@EleluAyoola commended, “Your kind is rare! Keep up the good work sir. Awards could be a distraction at times.”

@abdullahayofel said, “Smart move. Let my HC focus on his job without any distraction for now.”

@okandeji said, “The public should take note of his wish. Not everyone craves validation and public approval for doing what they should do.*

 @IntelMaximus said, “In as much as I’d have voted for you if I could cos it would be well deserved, I still appreciate ur gesture to decline the nomination in order to focus on the more work to be done… Well thought of Mr HC.”

 @omotayo_ajadi said, “Apart from the distraction for the commissioner. I don’t know how some names managed to make the list e.g Hon Rasaq Olusola Ajala, executive Chairman Ojuwoye LCDA. I am wondering what the fellow has achieved in the last 4 or 5 years that he has manned the Ojuwoye LCDA.”

@ramtyrese said, “Well a good move but that isn’t your decision to make, those who nominates you amongst the list have their reason and they haven’t name you the winner of the award. What if they eventually picked you? Will you reject the prize? Gold are sold to who knows it value, & you are a gem.”

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