Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala Wins 2020 International Service Award Of The World Affairs Councils Of America

Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has won the 2020 International Service Award of the World Affairs Councils of America.

The World Affairs Councils of America is the largest nonprofit grassroots organization in the US dedicated to educating and engaging the public on global issues.

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Ojeifo Hauwa Is Selected Inaugural HRW Marca Bristo Fellow

Ojeifo Hauwa has been selected by Human Rights Watch as the recipient of its inaugural Marca Bristo Fellowship, which is an award created in memory of the pioneering disability rights icon, Marca Bristo.

The fellowship honors emerging activists for their courageous leadership in disability rights.

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Ediomo Akpan Wins Season 2 Of Hymnodia 2020

Ediomo Akpan has emerged winner of Season 2 of Hymnodia 2020 receiving the grand prize of an Asaph (a specially designed award named after David’s chief musician), a brand-new car and 5 million.

Hymnodia Season 2, the triple E: Entertainment, Education and Edification, reality TV show is built around hymns and worship.

The grand finale, known as Hymncert, was held on September 13, 2020 in Lagos.

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Hauwa Ojeifo Wins 2020 Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Changemaker Award

28-year-old Hauwa Ojeifo has won the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation changemaker award for 2020.

According to the Gates Foundation, the award celebrates an individual who has inspired change using personal experience or from a position of leadership.

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Nine Nigerians Emerge Recipients Of 2020 The Diana Award

Nine Nigerians have emerged recipients of the 2020 The Diana Award, which celebrates outstanding young people selflessly creating and sustaining positive social change.

The Diana Award was established in memory of Diana, Princess of Wales for young persons aged 9-25 years for their social action or humanitarian work through a retrospective nomination process only.

Young people as recipients of the 2020 The Diana Award do not work towards the award, rather they demonstrate their suitability through their actions, without any expectation of reward.

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