Top business, humanitarian icons to receive peace achievers awards in Abuja

Some of Africa’s most distinguished figures from business, academia, governance, and humanitarian sectors are set to be honoured at the 2025 edition of the Peace Achievers International Conference and Awards, organised by the Davdan Peace and Advocacy Foundation and the Peace Ambassador Agency.

In its 15th year, the event has become one of Africa’s leading platforms for recognising individuals and institutions driving peace, unity, and social impact.

The 2025 ceremony, themed “Peace Building Through Sectoral Partnerships: Public and Private Sector Collaboration,” is scheduled for November 8, 2025, at the Transcorp Hilton Hotel, Abuja.

Among the top honourees are Orbby Agwuncha, Principal Partner at Bosslady Law Chamber; Stephanie Nnadi, CEO of One Percent International; and Smelly Dube, CEO of Rivervalley Group of Companies, Republic of Zimbabwe.

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Other prominent awardees include Prof. Christopher Imumolen, the 2023 Accord Party presidential candidate; Jonathan Ojadah, Chairman, UNIPGC Africa; Morris Jerry Ohwojero, MD/CEO, Bricks ‘n’ More Nigeria Ltd; Chilel Sarr, CEO, Elegance Magazine, The Gambia; Engr. Khadija Kuburat Ibrahim, Founder, Being Human Foundation for the Less Privileged, and Sidi Abdul Bomi Gulu.

Also on the list are Fegho John Umunubo, Chairman, Fegho Umunubo Foundation; Mrs Asu Kunemofa, Director of Finance and Supply, Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC); Christian Eyinnaya Okereke, Chairman, Mute Swan Capital and GMD of Gecenyi Group of Companies; Akerele A. Tobi, CEO, Gidi Real Estate Investment Limited; Hon. Amb. Dr Ginika Florence Tor; Elvis Ebuyere; Candace Ebhomielen-Uaboi, MD, BlueDutch Limited; and Mohammed Abdulrazak Bello, among others.

The event will also feature the conferment of Honourary Doctorate Degrees from the American Management University, California, USA, alongside the prestigious Peace Icon Awards, which celebrate excellence in categories such as Brand Company of the Year, Most Influential Personality of the Year, and Peace Advocate of the Year.

Speaking at a press briefing in Abuja, Kingsley Amafibe, Project Director of the Peace Achievers Awards, said the 15th edition marks a major milestone in the foundation’s mission to promote peace and national cohesion.

“This event is an opportunity to celebrate a decade and a half of promoting peace and advocating positive change in Nigeria.

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“Each recipient is carefully selected based on verifiable impact, not social status, ethnicity, or religion. Our honours are strictly merit-based, recognising individuals who have contributed meaningfully to peacebuilding and national development”, Amafibe said.

He noted that the non-profit organisation channels proceeds from sponsorships and partnerships into social development initiatives, including the Peace Education Campaign, Health Outreach Schemes, Back to School Campaigns, and other empowerment programmes that support vulnerable groups across Nigeria.

The 2025 edition promises a rich blend of music, fashion exhibitions, and cultural showcases, highlighting Africa’s creativity alongside its commitment to peacebuilding.

“We are proud that over the past 15 years, the Peace Achievers platform has remained a beacon of unity and progress.

“This year’s celebration will not only reward excellence but also inspire greater synergy between the public and private sectors for sustainable peace,” Amafibe added.