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.
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
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.
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
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.
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.
Winners
2023 Winners Below is the list of winners in 2023 edition.
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.
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.
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
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