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Raheem Sterling has said he did not set out to become a leading figure in the fight against racism but is grateful for the support he has received since speaking out on the issue . The Manchester City forward was presented with the Football Writers ’ Association Footballer of the Year award on Thursday . Sterling , 24 , has also won praise for challenging the media ’s coverage of black footballers and said it is positive that his message has been taken on board . “ It is not something I was trying to do for people to see me as this person that is trying to lead the way , ” Sterling told Sky Sports News. “I was just trying to raise a point and I thought it was a valid point at the time and my voice needed to be heard . “I am just grateful that people took up on it and credit to the people out there that have taken on this information. As a collective , we are all trying to do the best to make a massive change , not just in football , but in society as well. “It is sad that people still ...

Finally, PALEC AWARDS Central Planning Committee unveil her official final nominees for the Prestige Anchor Leadership, Empowerment and Capacity Building Awards (PALEC AWARDS 3.0) to hold with the Student Leadership Conference. Online Voting is expected to begin on Friday 1st June, 2018 by 12:00 am. The Central Planning Committee wish them the best of luck and congratulations in advance. Sequel to the Intensive Manual and Online Nominations done across the selected South South Campuses, we present the final nominee per category. STAFF CATEGORIES Humanitarian of the Year Dr. Evans Eze (FUO) Prof. Akii Ibahdode (FUPRE) Prof Anthony Owan Enoh (CRUTECH) Mrs. Akenzua (UNIBEN) Dr. Osama Iyawe (UNIBEN) Women Empowerment Activist of the Year Mrs. Ayebatonyo Mic (FUO) Prof. Fufeyin (FUPRE) Mrs. Akenzua (UNIBEN) Most Inspiring, Dedicated & Exemplary Leader of the Year Dr. C. O Akenbor (FUO) Dr. Maurice Ekpeyong (UNICAL) Dr Agbalagba (FUPRE) Engr. Jerome Egbe (CRUTECH) ...