The Nigeria Internet Registration Association (NiRA) has opened nominations for the 2023 .NG Awards, reports ITREALMS.
President of NiRA, Mr. Adesola Akinsanya, said that the ceremony will shine a spotlight on exceptional individuals and organizations that have significantly contributed to advancing the .NG brand, symbolizing Nigeria's distinctive online presence.
As said by him, NIRA as the official Registry for the .ng domain name, operates as a stakeholder-driven entity, overseeing the comprehensive database of registrations within the .ng country code Top Level Domain (ccTLD) namespace. This pivotal role serves the interests of both the Nigerian population and the broader global internet community.
He underscored the significance of acknowledging accomplishments within the domain industry.
"In this year's edition, NiRA is dedicated to honoring those entities that have played pivotal roles in propelling the .ng domain name forward and fostering growth within the Domain Name System (DNS)." He reassures stakeholders that the awards are based on merit, recognizing the unwavering efforts of nominees and eventual winners. Akinsanya also extends his heartfelt congratulations to potential nominees and future recipients of this distinguished recognition.
Also speaking, NIRA Chief Operating Officer (COO) Mrs. Eyitayo Iyortim, emphasized the crucial role of the 2023 Awards in commending extraordinary achievements.
She highlighted that awardees significantly enhance the reputation of .ng both locally and on the global stage, contributing to the enrichment of local content within the worldwide web. Nominations for the .ng Awards opened on Thursday, August 24th, 2023, and will conclude at midnight on Sunday, September 17th, 2023.
All eligible individuals and organizations are strongly encouraged to submit their nominations via the Awards website.
She explained that following the nomination phase, the voting stage is set to commence on Monday, September 25th, 2023, and will conclude at midnight on Tuesday, October 24th, 2023. The list of verified nominees, along with the voting link, will be made accessible to the public. Anticipation is high as the countdown to the main ceremony unfolds.
The pinnacle of the event which is the awards ceremony scheduled for Friday, November 17th, 2023. Kindly take note that attendance to this illustrious gathering is exclusively by invitation and invited those intending to participate in the 6th .NG Awards nomination process to click here.
Chuks Egbune/Editor
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