Category: Religion, Social Values & Empowerment

Connected Development (CODE) has emerged winner of the 9th annual $100,000 ONE Africa Award 2016.

The ONE Africa Award is granted to civil society organisations, non-governmental organisations and other groups based in Africa, that have demonstrated commitment and success in advocacy to promote the attainment of one or more of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

CODE is a Nigerian based  advocacy organisation with a mission to empower marginalized communities by improving access to information  needed to better local public services. CODE have won the 2016 award as they have  proven that they can effectively wield their expertise to empower local communities to claim funds that have been appropriated to them. Through these activities, CODE has contributed to reducing poverty in target communities by boosting citizen participation in governance. CODE have also been successful in achieving wins in the fight against corruption in Nigeria.

Ademilola Odujinrin, who works for Air Djibouti has become the first African pilot in history to fly solo around the world.

Mr. Odujinrin completed the final leg of his historic journey on Wednesday, landing safely at the Washington Dulles International Airport in the United States.

The pilot finished the entire circumnavigation in a Cirrus SR22, stopping in more than 15 countries on five continents, and returning to Washington D.C., where his journey began in September, 2016.

The flight is part of Project Transcend, a foundation which aims to inspire young people to achieve their goals, regardless of their personal circumstances.

On his historic feat, Ademilola Odujinrin said:

“Ever since I was a child, I dreamed of one day flying around the world. We have a responsibility to lead by example and follow our dreams”.

He said he wants African children to also think in the direction of “I can do this too”.

Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has been honoured with the Vanguard Award at Howard University Washington DC. for supporting women’s empowerment.

Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) has been bestowed the 2016 award of Traceability Advocacy & Legislative Services by HOPe Africa (USA) for its cumulative exemplary lead and measurable empathy in discharging on-time humanitarian services at all levels of Nigerian communities.

The maiden edition of the Itsekiri Champions Award was organized by The Foundation For Development and Community Engagement, (FDCE) in conjunction with the Itsekiri Advancement and Heritage Group, (IAHG) to reward positivity.

1. Most Dedicated Chief to Itsekiri cause (Male category) – Chief Ayiri Emami
2. Most Dedicated Chief to Itsekiri cause (Female category) – Chief, Mrs Rita Lori- Ogbebor
3. Most Outstanding Political Office Holder – Hon. Daniel Mayuku
4. Most Outstanding Political Appointee – Engr. Victor Wood
5. Most Peaceful Community in Warri Kingdom – Koko
6. Outstanding Itsekiri Youths – Alero Tenuma, Ofe Nene, Adrian Edema and Mrs. Tos Kukune
7. Most Outstanding Chief Executive Officer in Itsekiri land – Chief E. A. Temile
8. Fallen Heroes Award (Ancient) – Late Chief Nana Olomu
9. Fallen Heroes Award (Contemporary) – Ogodobiri

Winners have emerged at the 2016 Africa Youth Awards, which engaged over 170 shortlisted nominees, and received voting participation from over 145 countries from across the world.

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Princess Folashade Olabanji-Oba has been honoured with the Ambassador for Peace and Impactful Leadership award by the Youth Federation for World Peace (YFWP) in recognition of her goals, which promotes universal moral values, interreligious cooperation, and other activities that correlates with the objectivity of the United Nations (UN).