I am pleased to share that Yesterday Noon I was honoured with African Awards Excellence for the year 2019 for the continuous and selfless contribution to the African students in Kota with Special attention to Public Library Research, Services and for providing leadership for various Innovations in the field by His Excellency Mr. Michael Aaron Nii Nortey Oquaye Esq , High Commissioner, The High Commission of the Republic of Ghana, New Delhi India. The award was received by me yesterday at First Bingu Graduation Ceremony held at organized by AASI at Resort Hotel Le Meridian Jaipur. In 21 years of my Professional career this is twentieth such honours/awards received by me from various Professional Bodies in recognition of my contributions. This award does not belongs to me only. There are many stakeholders in it, firstly, my family; My Parents, my wife Shalini and daughters Brain and Dare, My INELI India and South Asia family, My IPLM family, My Department of language and Library, My Library Staff, my colleagues at various organizations I have worked/working, my friends and blessings of all my seniors. I would like to thank them all. Such recognitions motivates and help you in moving ahead. Thanks to AASI and awards Jury for this honour. Special thanks to Dr. Udochi Ugonna Oyeike, President – (AASI Jaipur) from NIGERIA.
