Nigerian Humanitarian Awards and Magazine
| Nigerian Humanitarian Awards and Magazine | |
|---|---|
| Current: Nigerian Humanitarian Awards and Magazine 2026 | |
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| Awarded for | Contributions to humanitarian service and positive social impact |
| Country | Nigeria |
| Presented by | Emmanuel Anabueze |
| First award | 2022 |
| Website | thehumanitarianawards |
The Nigerian Humanitarian Awards and Magazine is an annual awards program established in 2022, to recognize individuals and organizations for their contributions to humanitarian service, community development, and social impact. It was founded by Emmanuel Anabueze.[1][2][3]
Some notable recipients of this award include Governor of Niger State, Mohammed Bago, Kanu Nwankwo, Zulaihat Dikko Radda, First Lady of Katsina State, Hajiya Huriyya Dauda Lawal, First Lady of Zamfara State, Nafisa Nasir Idris, First Lady of Kebbi State, Umar Buba Bindir and Fatima Akilu[4][5]
Nomination process
Nominations are announced a few weeks before the event, with public online voting determining the final awardees. The nominees include individuals, NGOs, and corporate entities that have made significant contributions to areas such as healthcare, education, empowerment, environmental sustainability, and crisis response. Leading up to the ceremony, various programs, humanitarian activities, and empowerment initiatives are being conducted to mark World Humanitarian Day.[6][7]
Award Categories
- Humanitarian Legislative Member of The Year Male/Female
- Humanitarian Public Office Holder Of The Year Male/Female
- Young Humanitarian of the Year (Under 40) Male/Female
- Humanitarian Organization of the Year
- Humanitarian Community Impact Award
- Humanitarian International Organization Of The Year
- Humanitarian Healthcare Organization Of The Year
- Humanitarian Organization On Educational Support
- Humanitarian Organization On Empowerment
- Humanitarian Organization On Environmental Support
- Humanitarian Organization on Crisis Response and Resilience Award
- Humanitarian Organization On Women/Widow Empowerment
- Humanitarian Organization On Child Welfare & Support
- Humanitarian Sustainable Investment Leader Award
- Humanitarian Sports Personality Of The Year
- Humanitarian Organization On Community Development
- Humanitarian Organization On Refugee Support and Integration
- Humanitarian Organization For Food Security and Nutrition
- Humanitarian Organization For Shelter and Housing
- Humanitarian Organization On Clean Water & Hygiene
- Humanitarian Entertainment Personality
- Humanitarian Governor of the Year
- Humanitarian First Lady of the Year
- Humanitarian Commissioner of the Year
- Humanitarian Human Right Activist
- Humanitarian Television/Radio Program
- Youth Ambassador of the Year
- innovation in humanitarianism [8]
Ceremonies
First edition (2022)
The maiden edition held in 2022
Second edition (2023)
The 2023 edition was held in Abuja and had the presence of Governor Mohammed Bago of Niger State who got an award for Supportive Humanitarian Governor Of The Year, Fatima Akilu (Neem Foundation) got awarded as Outstanding Humanitarian on Community Support and Empowerment, Engr. Sagir Ibrahim Koki, Vice Chairman, House Committee on Petroleum Resources (Midstream) who got an award for Outstanding Humanitarian on Community Support Empowerment and also Dr Gideon Osi, Chairman/CEO of Gosima Group and founder of Gideon and Joy life and leadership Foundation was awarded Humanitarian of the Year.[9][10]
Third edition (2024)
The 2024 edition was held at Merit House, Maitama in August, 2024. Some notable individuals that were honoured at the event are these three first ladies Dr. Zulaihat Dikko Radda of Katsina State, Hajiya Huriyya Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State, and Dr. Nafisa Nasir Idris of Kebbi State. The 2024 edition also had the presence of the Nigerian Minister of Art and Culture, Hannatu Musawa amongst others.[11]
Winners
2023 Winners
Below is the list of winners in 2023 edition.[12]
| Recipient | Award |
|---|---|
| Mohammed Umar Bago | Supportive Humanitarian Governor of the Year |
| Sagir Ibrahim Koki | Outstanding Humanitarian on Community Support and Empowerment |
| Peter Akpanke | Humanitarian Award on Rural Empowerment and Sustainable Resources |
| Gideon Osi | Humanitarian of the Year Award |
| Fatima Akilu | Outstanding Humanitarian on Community Support and Empowerment |
| Fatima Mamman Daura | Outstanding Humanitarian Initiative for IDP Empowerment and Support Award |
| Tukur Mohammed Lawal | Humanitarian Exceptional Leader in Community Support and Empowerment |
| Munira Suleiman Tanimu | Outstanding Humanitarian for Community Support and Less Privileged Empowerment Award |
| Muhammad Mustapha | Outstanding Humanitarian Foundation for Clean Water Provision and Community Health Enhancement |
| Jude Chidera Eze | Humanitarian Award for Empowerment and Development Excellence of the Year |
| Benjamin Olowojebutu | Outstanding Humanitarian Foundation for Disease Eradication and Healthcare Transformation Award |
| Noyinmot Olasunkanmi Busari | Humanitarian Award for Providing Health and Vision Care |
| Umar B. Bindir | Outstanding Humanitarian on Community Support and Empowerment in Education |
| Chibuike Echem | Champion of Youth Leadership Impact Award |
| Secure the Future International Initiative | Humanitarian NGO for Counselling and Psychotherapy Support |
| Sparkle Foundation | Best Humanitarian Supportive NGO on Education |
| Jennifer Ephraim Foundation | Education Equality Advocate Award of the Year |
| Alkaita Legacy Foundation | Posthumous Humanitarian Lifetime Achievement Award |
| Bello Halliru Khalid | Best Humanitarian Agency for Education Empowerment and Support |
| Omekaodinma Emmanuel Ikechukwu | Humanitarian Young Entrepreneur of the Year |
| Mark Aniogor Ifeakachukwu | Outstanding Humanitarian Volunteer of the Year |
| Abuja Continental Hotel | Corporate Social Responsibility Organization of the Year |
2024 Winners
Below are the list of 2024 winners.[13]
| Recipient | Award |
|---|---|
| Hajiya Huriyya Dauda Lawal, First Lady of Zamfara State | Humanitarian First Lady of the Year on Women Empowerment Award |
| Hajiya Zulaihat Dikko Radda, First Lady of Katsina State | Humanitarian First Lady of the Year on Education and Child Support Award |
| Dr. Hajiya Nafisa Nasir Idris | Humanitarian First Lady of the Year on Community Development Award |
| Hon. Sulaiman Abubakar Gumi | Humanitarian Legislative Member of the Year Award |
| Mr. Godwin Chukwuebuka C. | Young Humanitarian of the Year Award |
| Majesty Kelechi Olugu | Humanitarian Award for Community Impact and Development |
| Mrs. Chinyere Chukwudi Zimako | Outstanding Humanitarian for Contribution to Women’s Entrepreneurship Award |
| JohnBosco Onunkwo | Humanitarian Award on Empowerment and Community Development |
| Abraham Otti | Humanitarian Award on Empowerment and Community Development |
| Chukwujekwu N. Francis | Humanitarian Award for Community Development |
| Mrs. Khadijah Musa Sakaba | Humanitarian Award for Excellence in Women and Youth Development |
| Mr. Musa Saint | Community Health Activist of the Year Award |
| Dr. Firdausi Ringim | Humanitarian Award on Sustainable Development |
| Oluebube Charity Foundation | Outstanding Humanitarian Foundation on Child Welfare and Sustainable Development |
| Miss Serena Amarachukwu Joseph | Humanitarian Female Volunteer of the Year Award |
| Miss Oluwafunmike Esther Salami | Outstanding Humanitarian on Contribution to Education and Community Development Award |
| Mr. Mark Ifeakachukwu Aniogor | Young Humanitarian Award on Community Development |
| Mr. Abiodun Emmanuel Aina | Humanitarian Award for Outstanding Contributions to Climate Resilience and Environmental Stewardship |
| Frederick Oscar | Digital Inclusion Humanitarian Award |
| Mr. Precious Dorti | Outstanding Young Humanitarian on Community Impact and Development Award |
2025 Winners
Below are the list of winners at the 2025 Nigerian Humanitarian Awards.[14]
| Recipient | Award |
|---|---|
| Amb. Gift Emmanuel | Humanitarian Philanthropist of the Year |
| Dr. (Amb.) Onyebuchi Chris Ifediora | Global Humanitarian Youth Impact Leader of the Year 2025 |
| Dr. Darlington Nwabumike | Humanitarian Personality of the Year |
| Amb. Abduljabbar Surajo Guga | Humanitarian Leadership & Community Impact Award |
| Alhaji Suleiman Muhammad Radda | Humanitarian Business Leader for Social Impact Award |
| Christopher Imumolen (P.C.I.) | Humanitarian Education & Social Impact Champion of the Year |
| Kenneth Nwokike (Jnr) | Visionary Leader in Financial Innovation and Humanitarian Impact |
| Ifeoluwa Onifade | Pioneer in Aviation Education and Humanitarian Access |
| Nonye Soludo | First Lady of the Year (Health Care & Child Support) |
| Hajiya Lami Ahmadu Fintiri | First Lady of the Year (Health Care & Grassroots Empowerment) |
| Chief Jude Okpelibie | Humanitarian Entrepreneur of the Year |
| Omekaodinma Emmanuel Ikechukwu | Humanitarian Young Entrepreneur of the Year |
| Hon. Hamza Sule Faskari | Community Service Excellence Award |
| Prophetess Joy Chinyere | Humanitarian Faith Leader of the Year |
| De Imperial Philanthropic Family | Humanitarian Philanthropic Organization of the Year |
| Adewale Barakat | Women's Health Advocacy Organization of the Year |
References
- ↑ "Abuja To Host the Prestigious Humanitarian Awards and Magazine 2023". This Day. Retrieved 3 March 2025.
- ↑ Reporter, Our (29 August 2024). "How I became visionary leader behind Nigeria's prestigious humanitarian awards- Anabueze". The Nation. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 3 March 2025.
- ↑ Ibeh, Ifeanyi (24 January 2025). "2025 Humanitarian Summit and Awards: Building bridges of hope". The Guardian. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 3 March 2025.
- ↑ Simon, Stephanie (27 November 2023). "Niger State Governor, others receive 2023 Humanitarian Awards". Voice of Nigeria. Retrieved 3 March 2025.
- ↑ danivert (26 August 2024). "Zulaihat, Huriyya, and Nafisa honoured at Humanitarian Awards and Magazine Event in Abuja". The Sun. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 3 March 2025.
- ↑ aregbesola, isaac (16 April 2024). "Charitable Nigerians, organisations to receive Humanitarian Awards, organisers say". News Agency of Nigeria. Retrieved 3 March 2025.
- ↑ Okogba, Emmanuel (24 October 2023). "Group to honor NGOs, corporations, others dedicated to humanitarian interventions". Vanguard. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 3 March 2025.
- ↑ Abdulkareem, Aliyu (25 August 2023). "Humanitarian Awards to celebrate positive change makers across diverse categories — Emmanuel Anabueze". Nigerian Tribune. Retrieved 3 March 2025.
- ↑ danivert (29 November 2023). "Gideon Osi bags Humanitarian of the Year Award". The Sun. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 3 March 2025.
- ↑ "HAM23: Gov Bago, Dr Osi, Others Bag Humanitarian Awards 2023". Leadership. 30 November 2023. Retrieved 3 March 2025.
- ↑ Ibeh, Ifeanyi (26 August 2024). "First Ladies honoured at Humanitarian Awards for impactful work". The Guardian. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 3 March 2025.
- ↑ Shojobi, Abisola (29 November 2023). "Nigerian Humanitarian Awards & Magazine 2023: Full List of Winners". Independent. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 8 June 2026.
- ↑ Rapheal (28 August 2024). "Full List of Winners: Nigerian Humanitarian Awards & Magazine 2024". The Sun. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 8 June 2026.
- ↑ "Nigerian Humanitarian Awards & Magazine 2025: Full List of Winners". This Day. 27 August 2025. Retrieved 8 June 2026.