Kola Alapinni, a human rights lawyer has received the 2024 US Secretary of State’s award for international religious freedom.
He was recognised for providing legal defence in multiple freedom of religion or belief cases and challenging the constitutionality of Nigerian blasphemy laws.
20-year-old Adebola Aderibigbe has been honoured in the United States of America as she became the first African and the youngest ever to receive the 2024 Horizon Award at the 15th ‘Realising the Dream Legacy’ Awards Banquet.
Zannah Bukar Mustapha has been named as the 2023 recipient of the Global Citizen Award.
The Global Citizen Award is an annual tribute presented by leading international residence and citizenship advisory firm Henley & Partners, in partnership with the Swiss non-profit humanitarian organization Andan Foundation.
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Multiple private sector companies have been recognised in the 2023 Gender Leader Awards (GLA) ceremony organised by the International Finance Corporation (IFC) in partnership with the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) for their efforts in promoting women’s participation in leadership, employment and entrepreneurship.
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A Nigerian lawyer and human rights activist, Oluwafunke Adeoye, has emerged as one of the winners of the 2023 Waislitz Global Citizen Awards, with a prize money of $75,000. Adeoye is the founder of Hope Behind Bars Africa.
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Mercy Chinwo has emerged winner of the Best International Act award at the 2023 UK Premier Gospel Awards, which held on June 9, 2023.
She received the award for the Best International Gospel act for her achievements as a leading voice on the continent.
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Suara Abass has been honoured with the 2023 President’s Award for Distinguished Service by Bowling Green State University in Ohio.
The award was presented to Abass by President Rodney K. Rogers, Ph.D., during the 27th Annual Gregory T. DeCrane Applauding Excellence Ceremony, which took place on Thursday, April 20th, 2023, at the Lenhart Grand Ballroom.
The President’s Award for Distinguished Service is the highest form of recognition granted to individuals who demonstrate exceptional dedication, well-roundedness, and significant contributions to both the University and the Bowling Green community.