The organisers of the Nigerian Humanitarian Awards & Magazine (HAM) 2026 have announced the nomination of Amb. Dr. Ekwutoziam Ashiedu Ogwus Chinedu and Mrs. Ebimoboere Alaibe Elezieanya for recognition at the fifth edition of the annual humanitarian awards programme.

The nominations acknowledge their contributions to humanitarian service, community development, education, human rights advocacy and initiatives aimed at improving the lives of vulnerable and underserved communities across Nigeria.

Amb. Dr. Ekwutoziam, the Chief Executive Officer of EkashCollections and Vice President of the Ogwus Youth Empowerment and Community Development Organisation (OYECDO), was nominated for her work in youth empowerment, entrepreneurship development and community-focused humanitarian initiatives.

According to the organisers, her leadership and philanthropic activities have supported programmes that promote economic empowerment, social inclusion and sustainable community development.

Mrs. Elezieanya, a human rights advocate and Founder and Director-General of the iTeach Africa Initiative, was also nominated in recognition of her efforts to expand access to education, promote human rights and implement community-based programmes that create opportunities for vulnerable groups and strengthen inclusive development.

The nominees will be honoured during the fifth edition of the Nigerian Humanitarian Awards & Magazine, scheduled to be held in Abuja from 27 to 29 August 2026 under the theme “United for Humanity.”

Activities lined up for the three-day event include a humanitarian outreach and press conference on 27 August, the Nigerian Humanitarian Conference on 28 August, and the Awards and Dinner Night on 29 August.

Speaking on the nominations, Founder and President of the Nigerian Humanitarian Awards & Magazine, Mr Emmanuel Anabueze, said the platform remains committed to recognising individuals and organisations whose work has created meaningful social impact.

“The Nigerian Humanitarian Awards & Magazine was established to celebrate individuals and organisations whose work demonstrates compassion, leadership and a genuine commitment to improving lives. Under this year’s theme, ‘United for Humanity’, we reaffirm our belief that sustainable development is achieved when people from different sectors come together to serve humanity. We are delighted to recognise these outstanding women for their remarkable contributions and the positive difference they continue to make in society,” he said.

Established in 2022 under the Humanitarian Achievement and Outreach Foundation (HAOF), the Nigerian Humanitarian Awards & Magazine has become a platform dedicated to recognising individuals, organisations, public institutions and corporate leaders whose work advances humanitarian causes across sectors including education, healthcare, youth and women empowerment, philanthropy, entrepreneurship, human rights and community development.

The 2026 edition is expected to attract government officials, First Ladies, humanitarian organisations, development partners, corporate executives, philanthropists and civil society leaders to discuss strategies for strengthening humanitarian action and promoting sustainable social impact across Nigeria.