Nigerian Humanitarian Awards and Magazine

Nigerian Humanitarian Awards and Magazine
Awarded for	dedication to making a positive impact on society through acts of kindness and compassion
Country	Nigeria
Presented by	Emmanuel Anabueze
First award	2022

Nigerian Humanitarian Awards and Magazine is an award designed to honour individuals and organisations dedicated to making a positive impact on society through acts of kindness and compassion. It is an annual event 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]}

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]

References

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7. Okogba, Emmanuel (2023-10-24). "Group to honor NGOs, corporations, others dedicated to humanitarian interventions". Vanguard News. Retrieved 2025-03-03.
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