Mustapha, Chibok girls’ mediator, bags Global Citizen award
15 November 2023 |
4:22 am
Philanthropist and founder of the Future Prowess Foundation School, Zannah Mustapha, has been named the 2023 recipient of the Global Citizen Award. The award, a yearly tribute by international residence and citizenship advisory firm, Henley & Partners...
Philanthropist and founder of the Future Prowess Foundation School, Zannah Mustapha, has been named the 2023 recipient of the Global Citizen Award.
The award, a yearly tribute by international residence and citizenship advisory firm, Henley & Partners, in partnership with the Swiss non-profit humanitarian organisation, Andan Foundation, was presented to Mustapha at a gala reception during the 17th Global Citizenship Conference in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE).
At the event were heads of government, policymakers, the academia, private client advisors, family offices, as well as many entrepreneurs and investors.
Global Citizen Award honours an individual, who shows exceptional courage and commitment towards improving and supporting the global community and was
The Nigerian educator and lawyer, who twice negotiated the release of over 100 Chibok school girls that were kidnapped by Boko Haram in April 2014, had won the 2017 Nansen Refugee Award.
Mustapha quit the legal profession in 2007 to open Future Prowess Foundation School for orphaned children. He provides free education, meals, uniforms and healthcare for children on both sides of the conflict, as a sign of the reconciliation he hopes to achieve in the region.
Commending his efforts, Chairman of Henley & Partners, Dr. Christian Kaelin, described Mustapha as the most worthy and inspiring recipient of the award.
Kaelin said “As a champion for the safety and education rights of all displaced and orphaned children afflicted by the brutal violence in Northern Nigeria, Mustapha has demonstrated vision, exceptional courage and innovation in driving change, and his actions and outlook are a valuable contribution towards a more just, peaceful, and tolerant world.
“He is a true ‘game-changer’, bridging gender, political and religious divides by helping children on both sides of the conflict come together and learn under the same roof. We need more Zannah Mustaphas in the world.”
The Global Citizen Award selection process is based on a majority decision of the Global Citizen Award Committee. The award itself consists of a bespoke sculptural medal designed by leading Italian artist, Antonio Nocera; an award certificate signed by the Chairman of the awarding body, and a monetary prize of $25,000, which goes towards supporting the awardee’s humanitarian efforts.
In addition, Henley & Partners commits to working closely with the awardee for a period of one year, raising awareness of their work and supporting the selected project through the firm’s network of more than 40 offices worldwide. Since its inception, the Global Citizen Award has honoured many remarkable individuals.
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