BudgIT, a civic-tech non-profit organisation, has honoured some Nigerians who are doing impactful work in the country’s humanitarian space.
The organisation recognised some Nigerians at the second edition of its active citizens award (ACA).
The event, with the theme “Trailblazers of change: Pioneering solutions, shaping the future”, was held at the Civic Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos, on Saturday.
Oluseun Onigbinde, founder of BudgIT, said the award was conceived to “spotlight and appreciate” individuals and organisations doing impactful work in the Nigerian humanitarian space.
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“The award was conceived to set a precedent and culture that recognises and celebrates the priceless contributions of development leaders in Nigeria,” Onigbinde said at the event.
He added that the award would spur the development leaders to make more meaningful contributions to society.
In August, the organisation announced the nomination process for the award.
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Below is the list of finalists of winners of each category:
Oby Ezekwesili Award (for Women Advocacy)
Nkem Okocha (Mamamoni Nigeria) — Winner
Amrah Aliyu (Salma Attah Foundation for Women and Girls Support)
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Chioma Agwuegbo (TechHerNG)
Safiya Ibn Garba (Empowering Women for Excellence Initiative in Nigeria)
Award for Community Service
Abubakar Sadiq Muazu (Centre for Advocacy Transparency and Accountability Initiative) — Winner
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Sola Fanawopo (Igbajo Development Association)
Kangyang Gana (Claire Aid Foundation)
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Karo Omu (Sanitary Aid Initiative)
Disability Advocacy/Empowerment Award
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Crystal Chigbu (Limb Empowerment and Advocacy Program) — Winner
Mofoluwasho Liasu (Super Parents Foundation)
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Arowolo Ayoola Abimbola (DataLead Africa)
Hellen Anurika Alase (Deaf Women Aloud Initiative)
Solutions Journalism Award
Zainab Bala (The Scoop Storytelling Initiative) — Winner
Kemi Busari (Premium Times)
Muhammad Auwal Ibrahim (Freelancer)
Violet Ikong (Prime Progress)
Award for Civic Activism
Osariemen Grace Omoruyi (Leading Voice for Restorative Justice) — Winner
Nwabueze Chibuzor Godfirst (Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit)
Jabir Yahya Zakari (Chanji Initiative for Development Empowerment and Leadership)
Abideen Olasupo (Brain Builders Youth Development Initiative)
Award for Health Activism
Prosper Okonkwo (APIN Health Initiative) — Winner
Uche Udekwe (Natal Cares)
Halima Layeni (Life After Abuse Foundation)
Chinonso Fidelis Egemba (The 100k Club)
Award for Climate Change Activism
Ken Henshaw (WTP Nigeria) — Winner
Chukwumerije Okereke (AEFUNAI Climate)
Olumide Idowu (Climate Wed)
Lauritta Boniface (Ecocykle)
Award for Institutional Transparency
Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency
Award for Inclusion and Diversity
Inclusive Friends
Hall of Fame Award for Civic Activism
Josephine Obiajulu Okei-Odumakin
Active Citizen Award
Murtala Abdullahi — Winner
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