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🏆 Benson Nebo Foundation Citizens Recognition Awards 2026

“Celebrating Service, Inspiring Change.”

📅 Date: Sunday, 4th January 2026
📍 Venue: International Conference Centre (ICC), Enugu, Enugu State

🎯 INTRODUCTION

The Benson Nebo Foundation Citizens Recognition Awards 2026 is a prestigious celebration dedicated to honoring the outstanding men and women who have made significant contributions to the growth, development, and transformation of Enugu State and the South East region.

Through this event, the Foundation aims to acknowledge excellence, reward integrity, and inspire a new culture of service and responsibility among citizens, institutions, and community leaders.

This ceremony will bring together a wide spectrum of participants including government officials, business leaders, professionals, community influencers, youth representatives, and the general public in a night of recognition, unity, and celebration.

🌟 AIM

The primary aim of the Citizens Recognition Awards is to celebrate individuals, groups, and organizations who embody the values of service, excellence, and community development. The event seeks to inspire others to emulate these virtues and contribute positively to the collective progress of Enugu State and Nigeria at large.

🎯 OBJECTIVES

  1. To Recognize and Reward Excellence

    • To honor citizens who have demonstrated outstanding achievements in education, healthcare, business, public service, innovation, and community development.

    • To celebrate integrity, leadership, and selflessness across all sectors of society.

  2. To Inspire a Culture of Service and Responsibility

    • To encourage citizens, especially the youth, to take active roles in the development of their communities.

    • To showcase positive examples of Nigerians making a difference through honest work and social impact.

  3. To Promote Unity and Inclusiveness

    • To use the event as a platform to bring together people from different backgrounds, faiths, and professions in a spirit of harmony and collaboration.

    • To highlight the importance of collective effort in building a stronger and more united Enugu State.

  4. To Strengthen Community Engagement

    • To create opportunities for collaboration among government agencies, private organizations, and civil society in advancing local development.

    • To encourage citizens’ participation in social, educational, and humanitarian initiatives championed by the Foundation.

  5. To Support Development Goals and Social Impact

    • To align the Foundation’s activities with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly Goal 4 (Quality Education), Goal 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth), and Goal 10 (Reduced Inequalities).

    • To recognize individuals and institutions contributing to poverty reduction, youth empowerment, and public health.

🏅 AWARD CATEGORIES

The 2026 edition will feature recognition in key categories, including:

  • Education: Outstanding Teacher of the Year | Outstanding Student of the Year

  • Healthcare: Doctor of the Year | Nurse of the Year

  • Business & Entrepreneurship: Young Entrepreneur of the Year

  • Sports: Rising Star in Sports

  • Music & Entertainment: Young Musician of the Year

  • Social Impact & Influence: Youth Role Model of the Year | Social Influencer of the Year

  • Family & Social Recognition: Outstanding Husband | Outstanding Wife

  • Religious & Moral Leadership: Christian and Islamic Religious Leaders of the Year

  • Community Service: Lifetime Achievement in Community Development

💡 EXPECTED IMPACT

  • Foster a renewed sense of purpose and community service among Enugu citizens.

  • Inspire young people to pursue excellence and integrity in their chosen fields.

  • Strengthen unity and moral values across the social, cultural, and economic landscape.

  • Amplify the role of the Benson Nebo Foundation as a key catalyst for positive change in Enugu State.

🎤 CONCLUSION

The Benson Nebo Foundation Citizens Recognition Awards 2026 is more than an event it is a movement to celebrate the best in humanity. It reminds every citizen that service, excellence, and compassion are the true measures of success.

Through this platform, the Foundation reaffirms its unwavering commitment to Inspiring a Better Enugu one citizen, one community, and one act of service at a time.