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NIGERIAN YOUTH HALL OF FAME, MAIDEN EDITION

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The Nigerian Youth Hall of Fame (NYHOF) is a national project initiated by young Nigerians to annually recognize, celebrate and promote the positive contributions and efforts of Nigerian youths both at home and the Diaspora who merit recognition and distinction for their exploits and accomplishments. This project aims to showcase outstanding youth achievers in Nigeria and build a legacy for future generation. It also provides young people with exemplary citizenship role models and encourages excellence in career and individual endeavours.

The Maiden Induction Ceremony/Investiture of Patrons has been postponed on two occasion and we have confided with the Federal Ministry of Youth Development to host the event finally at October. Please keep a date with us as we update you with profile of Maiden Inductees and why they should be seen as role models to other youths in Nigeria.

LISTS OF MAIDEN INDUCTEES INTO NIGERIAN YOUTH HALL OF FAME, CLASS 2013

1. Blessing Liman - Pioneer Nigerian Female Military Pilot
2. Dr. Ola Orekunrin - Founder, Flying Doctors Nigeria/Pilot
3. Mina Ogbanga - Development Activist and Author
4. Sandra Aguebor - Founder, First Lady Mechanic in Nigeria
5. Toyosi Akerele - Founder, RISE Network
6. Sandra Duru - Social Crusader and Youth Advocate
7. Esther Agbarakwe - Environmental Advocate/Women Activist
8. Mikang Longjan - Fellow, Population Action International
9. Cynthia Umoru - Agricbusiness Entrepreneur
10. Tara Durotoye - Founder, House of Tara International
11. Nkiruka Nnaemego - Founder/CEO, Fresh & Young Brain Initiative
12. Jennifer Ehidiamen - Poet and Broadcaster
13. Barr. Bassey Etienam, Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly
14. Zainabu Jallo - Freelance Writer and Playwright
15. Hafsat Abiola - Civil Rights and Democracy Activist
16. Cobham Asuquo - Musician, Producer and Song Writer
17. Onofiok Luke - Pioneer Speaker, Nigerian Youth Parliament
18. Dayo Israel - Social Entrepreneur and Youth Advocate
19. Audu Maikori - Founder/CEO, Chocolate City Entertainment
20. Kingsley Bangwell - Youth Advocate and Prolific Youth Speaker
21. Gbenga Sesan - Executive Director, Paradigm Initiative Nigeria
22. Nuhu Kwajafa - Executive Director, Global Initiative for Peace, Love and Care
23. Abdulrahman Kwaccam - Businessman
24. Sam Itodo - Youth Development Expert/Democracy Activist
25. Hassan Rilwan - Publisher and Businessman
26. Yetunde Odugbesan - Leadership Development Expert
27. Hon. Tony Akan - Executive Chairman, Uruan L.G.A.
28. Ndubuisi Ekekwe - Semiconductor Experts/Technologist
29. Kehinde Fawumi - Nigerian Youth Technologist
30. Nnaemeka Ikegwonu - Executive Director, Smallholders Foundation
31. Ahmed Adamu - Chairperson, Commonwealth Youth Council
32. Samaila Sulaiman - Executive Chairman, Kaduna North Local Government
33. Linus Okorie - Executive Director, Guardian of the Nation
34. Timi Dakolo - Nigerian Music Artiste
35. Chinedu Ogar - CEO, Chiboy Groups of Company

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