JAMB and NMDPRA Leaders Recognized at 2026 Peace Awards

The 16th Peace Achievers International Awards 2026 will honor notable Nigerians, including Prof. Segun Aina, Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), and Mallam Rabiu A. Umar, Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA). The ceremony is set for November 7 at the Transcorp Hilton in Abuja.

Prof. Aina will receive the Distinguished Educational Technology, Digital Transformation and Institutional Leadership Award, while Umar will be recognized for Distinguished Petroleum Regulatory Leadership and Energy Sector Development. High Chief (Dr.) Mike Ebi Ayapaye, Director-General of the Creek to Creek Movement, will also be honored for his leadership in peacebuilding and community development.

The awards aim to celebrate individuals whose achievements contribute to community welfare and national development, particularly as Nigeria approaches the next general elections. Amb. Dr. Kingsley Amafibe, the convener, emphasized the importance of recognizing contributions to peacebuilding, humanitarian service, and responsible leadership.