Tribune Online | 9.3. 2026

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- Former African Development Bank (AfDB) President Akinwumi Adesina has been named among 30 'Nigeria's Heroes' selected by the Daily Times of Nigeria, the country's oldest newspaper, as part of its centenary celebrations.

- Adesina will receive the 'Global Impact Award' and is scheduled to deliver a keynote address at the awards ceremony in Abuja.

Former African Development Bank (AfDB) President Akinwumi Adesina has been named the recipient of the 'Global Impact Award' at the 'DTN@100 Heroes Awards', organised to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Daily Times of Nigeria.

Bolaji Okusaga, Chairman of the DTN@100 Heroes Awards Committee, announced the names of approximately 30 honourees at a press conference in Abuja, including George Akume, Secretary to the Government of the Federation. Adesina is also expected to deliver a keynote address at the awards ceremony.

The committee stated that the recipients were selected through a process involving nominations, interviews with candidates, and verification of their achievements. The initial list of honourees includes governors, public officials, lawmakers, business leaders, and entrepreneurs.

Founded in 1926, the Daily Times of Nigeria is the country's oldest newspaper. The publication plans to continue presenting awards through its centenary celebrations in June 2027 and to document the 100 selected Nigerians in the 'Nigeria Grand Book'.

※ Akinwumi Ayodeji Adesina is the laureate of the 3rd Sunhak Peace Prize.

If you would like to learn more about his achievements in promoting peace, please click the link below for detailed information.

→ http://sunhakpeaceprize.org/kr/laureates/laureates_view.php?idx=71