Tony Rapu – Nominated for Citizen of The Year
Wednesday, 20 August 2025
Dr. Tony Rapu is a medical doctor, pastor, and social reformer whose life’s work has been devoted to transforming some of Nigeria’s most marginalized communities. Known for his compassion and hands-on approach, he has spent decades working with drug addicts, sex workers, and street youths, providing not only rehabilitation but also dignity and a path
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King Mitchy – Nominated for Citizen of The Year
Wednesday, 20 August 2025
King Mitchy has emerged as one of Nigeria’s most relatable online voices, using her platform to speak boldly about social issues, relationships, and the struggles of everyday Nigerians. With her candid storytelling and unapologetic personality, she has built a strong following that sees her not just as an entertainer, but as an advocate for authenticity
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Tunde Onakoya – Nominated for Citizen of The Year
Wednesday, 20 August 2025
Tunde Onakoya is a Nigerian chess master, coach, and social innovator whose work has transformed the game of chess into a tool for education and empowerment. As the founder of Chess in Slums Africa, he has dedicated himself to using the board game as a platform to equip underprivileged children with critical thinking skills, discipline,
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Very Dark Man – Nominated for Citizen of The Year
Wednesday, 20 August 2025
VeryDarkMan is one of Nigeria’s most fearless social commentators and activists whose rise to prominence has redefined the power of citizen advocacy in the digital age. Known for his unfiltered videos and outspoken critiques of corruption, injustice, and societal decay, he has used social media as a tool to challenge powerful institutions and amplify the
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Teach for Nigeria – Nominated for Social Enterprise of the Year at the MOI Awards
Wednesday, 20 August 2025
Teach For Nigeria is a nonprofit social enterprise committed to ending educational inequity by addressing the learning crisis faced by children in underserved communities. Since its inception, the organization has recruited and trained young leaders known as Fellows who commit two years of their lives to teaching in low-income schools while working to improve learning
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After School Centre for Career Development (ASCCD) – Nominated for Social Enterprise of the Year at the MOI Awards
Wednesday, 20 August 2025
After School Centre for Career Development (ASCCD) is a youth-focused social enterprise dedicated to bridging the gap between education and employability in Nigeria. Founded with the mission of equipping young people with the skills, knowledge, and opportunities needed to thrive in the modern workforce, ASCCD has become a beacon of hope for thousands of graduates
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Wellbeing Foundation Africa – Nominated for Social Enterprise of the Year at the MOI Awards
Wednesday, 20 August 2025
Wellbeing Foundation Africa (WBFA) is a pioneering non-profit founded by Her Excellency Toyin Saraki, with a mission to improve maternal, newborn, and child health across Africa. Since its inception, WBFA has been at the forefront of advocating for stronger health systems, safe childbirth, and accessible healthcare for vulnerable communities. Through initiatives like the Antenatal &
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Stand to End Rape (STER) Initiative -Nominated for Social Enterprise of the Year at the MOI Awards
Wednesday, 20 August 2025
Stand to End Rape (STER) Initiative is a leading social enterprise and advocacy group committed to ending sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) in Nigeria. Founded by Itoro Eze-Anaba, the initiative has grown into a strong voice for survivors, challenging societal stigma while pushing for stronger policies and legal frameworks to protect victims. STER provides holistic
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Wecyclers – Nominated for Social Enterprise of the Year at the MOI Awards
Wednesday, 20 August 2025
Wecyclers is an award-winning social enterprise revolutionizing waste management in Nigeria by turning everyday recycling into a tool for economic empowerment. Founded with the mission to address Lagos’ overwhelming waste challenge, Wecyclers pioneered an innovative incentive-based model that rewards households for recycling their waste. Through a fleet of low-cost cargo bicycles, tricycles, and trucks, the
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Bridge Academy Nigeria – Nominated for Social Enterprise of the Year at the MOI Awards
Wednesday, 20 August 2025
Bridge Academy Nigeria is a transformative social enterprise committed to providing affordable, high-quality education to underserved communities. Part of the global Bridge International Academies network, it was established to tackle Nigeria’s urgent learning crisis, where millions of children remain out of school or lack access to effective teaching. Using a technology-driven teaching model, Bridge Academy
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Paradigm Initiative (PIN) – Nominated for Social Enterprise of the Year at the MOI Awards
Wednesday, 20 August 2025
Paradigm Initiative (PIN) is a leading social enterprise that leverages digital inclusion and digital rights advocacy to improve the lives of underserved young Africans. Founded in 2007, PIN has consistently bridged the gap between disadvantaged communities and the opportunities of the digital age, empowering youth with skills, knowledge, and platforms to thrive in today’s economy.
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Sesor Empowerment Foundation – Nominated for Social Enterprise of the Year at the MOI Awards
Wednesday, 20 August 2025
Sesor Empowerment Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting survivors of emergencies, with a special focus on internally displaced persons (IDPs) and vulnerable women in Nigeria. Since its inception, the foundation has worked tirelessly to provide relief, rehabilitation, and long-term empowerment for those whose lives have been disrupted by conflict and disaster. At the
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Chinwe Bode-Akinwande Foundation (CBA Foundation) – Nominated for Social Enterprise of the Year at the MOI Awards
Wednesday, 20 August 2025
Chinwe Bode-Akinwande Foundation (CBA Foundation) is a non-profit dedicated to supporting widows and underprivileged children across Nigeria. Founded with a mission to alleviate the struggles faced by vulnerable groups, the foundation has become a beacon of hope, championing women’s empowerment, child welfare, and social justice. Through its signature program, 5 Pillars of Impact (Women Empowerment,
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LEAP Africa – Nominated for Social Enterprise of the Year at the MOI Awards
Wednesday, 20 August 2025
LEAP Africa is one of Nigeria’s foremost non-profit organizations, dedicated to raising a new generation of dynamic, innovative, and principled African leaders. Since its founding in 2002, LEAP has consistently focused on leadership development, youth empowerment, and bridging the skills gap that limits young people from fully contributing to national growth. Through its flagship programs
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Tech4Dev – Nominated for Social Enterprise of the Year at the MOI Awards
Wednesday, 20 August 2025
Tech4Dev (Technology for Social Change and Development Initiative) is a non-profit organization dedicated to equipping Africans with digital skills that prepare them for the future of work. Founded in 2016, the enterprise has grown into a continental force, creating opportunities for youth, women, and underserved communities through technology-driven empowerment programs. Through initiatives like the Women
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Hope Behind Bars Africa – Nominated for Social Enterprise of the Year at the MOI Awards
Wednesday, 20 August 2025
Hope Behind Bars Africa is a social enterprise committed to advancing justice reform and supporting incarcerated individuals in Nigeria. Founded in 2018, the organization works at the intersection of human rights, legal aid, and rehabilitation, providing legal support to indigent inmates while advocating for systemic change within the criminal justice system. Through its Justice Reform
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She Leads Africa – Nominated for Social Enterprise of the Year at the MOI Awards
Wednesday, 20 August 2025
She Leads Africa (SLA) is a pioneering social enterprise dedicated to empowering young African women to achieve their career and entrepreneurial ambitions. Founded in 2014, SLA has built a vibrant ecosystem that provides women with access to business skills, mentorship, funding opportunities, and a powerful network of like-minded professionals across the continent. Through initiatives like
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Greenhill Recycling Limited – Nominated for Social Enterprise of the Year at the MOI Awards
Wednesday, 20 August 2025
Greenhill Recycling Limited is a Lagos-based social enterprise redefining waste management in Nigeria by turning everyday refuse into opportunities for economic empowerment and environmental sustainability. Founded with the goal of addressing Nigeria’s mounting waste crisis, the company has pioneered a unique recycling-for-reward model that encourages households and communities to actively participate in responsible waste disposal.
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PAC Foundation – Nominated for Social Enterprise of the Year at the MOI Awards
Wednesday, 20 August 2025
PAC Foundation is the philanthropic arm of PanAfrican Capital Holdings, established with a mission to drive sustainable social impact across health, education, and community development in Nigeria and beyond. Since its inception, the foundation has consistently championed initiatives that uplift vulnerable groups and promote inclusive growth. In 2024, PAC Foundation strengthened its healthcare outreach programs
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Slum2School Africa – Nominated for Social Enterprise of the Year at the MOI Awards
Wednesday, 20 August 2025
Slum2School Africa is a volunteer-driven development organization working to transform the lives of disadvantaged children in underserved communities through access to education, healthcare, and life skills. Founded by Otto Orondaam in 2012, the initiative has grown into one of Africa’s most impactful social enterprises, directly enrolling thousands of out-of-school children and reaching over 100,000 young
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