Anambra Speaker Bags African Virtuous Women Award

The distinguished 2018 Pan African Virtuous Women Awards, have recognised the unchallengeable honour of outstanding women in Africa and beyond. The prestigious Award event which was hosted in Nigeria, honoured committed, diligent and upright women in various sectors of life.

Amongst the prominent beneficiary of the award, is her Excellency, Barr. (Mrs.) Annah Darius Ishaku, wife of the Executive Governor of Taraba state; Speaker of Anambra State House of Assembly, *Rt. Hon. Rita Maduagwu* and other distinguished award recipients across Africa.

The 2018 edition of African Virtuous Women Award was themed: “Focus on the Rights of Women and Gender Based Violence”. The event was hosted by Africa’s legendary compere Dr. Ayuba, as the awards ceremony kicked off with performances from various Pan-African Cultural Troupes with an intriguing Keynote Address by Barr. Mary Ekpere-Eta, DG of Women Development Centre, Abuja.

Other winners include Reputation Poll International, Executive Director of Kampala Capital City Authority, Dr. Jennifer Semakula Musisi (African Agent of Change Award), Hajiya Samira Jibir (African Woman in Education), Liberia’s Benita Urey (African Young Philanthropist Award), Morrinna T Gbessage, Grace Hawa Weah, Hon. Alice Gorpu Yeebahn, Ebele Enemchukwu, Ellen Chinwenga (Award for African Woman in Sports), Amb. Uyi Odinuwe, Majority Leader, Parliament of Liberia, Hon. Munah E. Pelham-Youngblood.

Also special recognition awards for their individual contributions towards Africa included Hon. Jessie Majome, Uloma Rochas Nwosu, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and Queen Adebukola Ojo.

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