Tag peace achievers awards 2018
The 2018 Peace Achievers Awards was held on October 27, 2018, at the Eko Hotel and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria. The awards recognized individuals and organizations who have made significant contributions to promoting peace, unity, and development in Nigeria and beyond. Here are some of the winners:
Lifetime Achievement Award
- Dr. Joe Okei-Odumakin, Human Rights Activist and President, Women Arise for Change Initiative
Peace Achievers Awards
- Humanitarian Service: Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Former Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy
- Peace Journalism: Mr. Kadaria Ahmed, Journalist and Media Personality
- Youth Empowerment: Mr. Olamide Ayeni, Founder, Olamide Ayeni Foundation
- Women Empowerment: Mrs. Toyin Saraki, Founder, Wellbeing Foundation Africa
- Peace and Conflict Resolution: Dr. Tunji Olagunju, Former Head of Service, Lagos State
- Environmental Conservation: Mr. Femi Otedola, Businessman and Philanthropist
- Education: Mrs. Ibukun Awosika, Businesswoman and Philanthropist
- Health: Dr. Ifeanyi Nwaneke, Medical Doctor and Humanitarian
- Sports: Mr. Samson Siasia, Former Super Eagles Coach
- Arts and Culture: Mr. Wole Soyinka, Nobel Laureate and Playwright
- Business and Entrepreneurship: Mr. Aliko Dangote, Businessman and Philanthropist
- Public Service: Mr. Babatunde Fashola, Former Governor of Lagos State
- Community Development: Mr. Jimoh Ibrahim, Businessman and Philanthropist
Special Recognition Awards
- Peace Ambassador: Mr. Desmond Elliot, Nollywood Actor and Politician
- Peace Icon: Mrs. Aisha Buhari, First Lady of Nigeria
- Peace Champion: Mr. Femi Adesina, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity
Note: The list of winners may not be exhaustive, as there may be other recipients of awards not mentioned here.