Daily Trust, has called for nominations of exemplary personalities for the coveted African of the Year 2023 Award.
Nominations are open from September 11, 2023 to midnight of October 16, 2023
The African of the Year award project was initiated in 2008 to recognise and reward, annually, an exemplary African who has made extra-ordinary contribution to human development in any part of the continent, and in any sphere of human endeavor. Africans who have distinguished themselves in their various walks of life or do charity projects in their immediate communities that are of positive impact to the people.
Candidates for the award are shortlisted from a pool of nominees whose profiles and records of contribution have gone through a rigorous process of screening.
The award consists of three components, namely, a permanent plaque, a certificate of merit and a cash reward in aid of the awardee or his/her chosen charity project. It is promoted by Daily Trust, one of Nigeria's leading independent newspaper, in fulfillment of the newspaper’s commitment to African unity and sustainable development across the continent. Read More
The prize committee is chaired by Mr. Festus Mogae (Former President of Botswana). Other members are appointed from Africa’s regional blocs.
Chairman of Jury
Former President of Botswana.
DailyTrust Representative
Chairman of the Board of Directors Media Trust Limited.
West Africa
CEO of African Media Initiative, Co-Founder & Executive Chairman of All Africa Global Media Inc,
Southern Africa
Namibian journalist, publisher, apartheid opponent and press freedom activist.
North Africa Rep.
Career diplomat with the Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and a consummate educationist.
Central Africa
Head of the Research and Socio-Political Department, Centre d’Etudes pour l’Action Sociale (CEPAS), the Democratic Republic of the CongoP.
