In a heartfelt gesture to honour its late founder, Green Luna Nigeria Limited has instituted a prestigious student award scheme at the Nigerian Military School (NMS), Zaria. The announcement was made yesterday, August 6, 2025, by the company’s Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Olaniyi Odina.
Speaking during the presentation ceremony at NMS Zaria, Mr. Odina revealed that the award was established to preserve the legacy of the company’s Founding Chairman, the Late Major O.O. Odina, who was not only a decorated military officer but also a visionary entrepreneur.
“On behalf of Green Luna Nigeria Limited,” Mr. Odina stated, “I instituted an award at the Nigerian Military School Zaria in honour of our Founding Chairman, Late Major O.O. Odina. We awarded the overall best graduating boy, the best graduating boy in Academics, and the best graduating boy in Military Studies.”
In the Late Major O.O. Odina Excellence Award, the sum of one hundred thousand naira was awarded to Nnanna Paschal Uchechukwuoji as the overall best boy, and also an additional fifty thousand naira excellence award was given to him as the overall best boy in academics. Ajayi Afolabi Martins was awarded the sum of fifty thousand naira as the overall best boy in Military Training
According to Mr. Odina, the initiative reflects the core values that Major Odina upheld throughout his lifetime: discipline, excellence, and patriotic service. He noted that the awards are aimed at motivating young cadets to strive for academic brilliance and military competence, two qualities the late chairman exemplified in both his service to the nation and his corporate leadership.
Speaking further, CEO Olayi Odina reiterated the committed effort of the company to do things differently.
School authorities, military officers, students, and parents gathered at the NMS parade ground to witness the presentation. Recipients of the awards expressed gratitude to Green Luna Nigeria Limited for recognising and rewarding hard work and excellence.
According to school officials, the award will now become an annual tradition, helping to build a culture of excellence and discipline among the students. The Commandant of NMS praised the initiative and thanked the company for its continuous support to education and youth development.
The Late Major O.O Odina Excellence Award further amplify that Green Luna Nigeria Limited, under Mr. Odina’s leadership, has continued to promote corporate social responsibility, with the late Major Odina’s legacy remaining a guiding light for the organization’s values and community engagement.
