The vital role some Africans played in ensuring the fight against the deadly virus is successful in Africa hasn’t gone unnoticed, as COVID-19 curve begins to flatten gradually across Africa and the world.

These individuals went the extreme length to make sure the mortality rate of the virus is minimal through donations and selfless humanitarian services.

For this reason is Goodwill Ambassador Events Agency dedicating this year’s African Goodwill Ambassador Awards to these individuals, who contributed immensely in the fight against COVID-19.

African Goodwill Ambassador is an international body of Humanitarian service providers, excellent leaders, community developers, and Peace Ambassadors. The award’s ceremony is to celebrate the unique attributes of groups and individuals who are selflessly reaching out to those in need positively across the globe.

Nominated this year under the Covid-19 Pandemic Most Proactive Nigerian State Governor of the Year are: Delta State Governor, Sen. Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa, Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Gov. Ben Ayade, Gov. Nyesom Wike, Gov. Oluseyi Makinde, Gov. El-Rufai, Gov. Udom Emmanuel, Gov. Prof Babagana Umara Zulum mni, Gov. Okezie Ikpeazu and Gov. Dr. Bello Mohammed.

Other recipients of 2020 AFRICAN GOODWILL AMBASSADOR AWARDS (AGAA) include Africa’s wealthiest man and Chairman of Dangote Group, Mr. Aliko Dangote, First Lady of Nigeria, Mrs. Aisha Buhari, the Chairman of Air Peace, Mr. Allen Onyeama, and Mr. Femi Otedola.

These dignitaries are among 30 African men and women of Honour and integrity listed on the African Humanitarian Hall of Fame. It also includes some organisations that are actively involved directly or indirectly in helping the African Continent conquer the COVID-19 pandemic.

Other Nigerians nominated for their contributions towards fighting the pandemic are Deaconess Martha Udom Emmanuel, First Lady of Akwa Ibom State; Mrs. Gloria Douye Diri First Lady Bayelsa State, Mrs. Regina Bako Lalong, First Lady of Plateau State; Engr. (Mrs.) Tamunominini Olufunke Makinde, First Lady of Oyo State; Dr. Zainab Shinkafi Bagudu, First Lady of Kebbi State; Barr. Mrs. Chioma Uzodimma, First Lady of Imo State; Mrs. Betsy Bene Obaseki, First Lady of Edo State; Hajiya Aisha Bello Matawalle, First Lady of Zamfara State; Hon. Justice (Mrs.) Eberechi Suzzette Wike, First Lady of Rivers State; Dr. (Mrs.) Linda Ayade, First Lady of Cross River State.

Also to be honoured are the chairman of BUA Group, Abdul-Samad Rabiu, the Director-General of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control NCDC, Dr. Chikwe Ihekweazu, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation and Chairman of Presidential Task Force on Covid-19, Boss Mustapha, and Minister of Health, Dr. Osagie Ehanire.

Also to be recognized are the following organisations, the NCDC, RED CROSS, UNITED NATIONS, ACCESS BANK, LIVING FAITH CHURCH, CNN, BBC, CHANNELS TV, AIT, and NTA.

Founder of African Goodwill Ambassador Awards (AGAA), Amb. Chris Odey, while addressing the media said nominations were done via social media.

According to him; “These individuals and corporate bodies played important roles, alongside many others in ensuring that Africa and Africans do not slip into a devastating COVID-19 outbreak.”