In addition to the individuals recognised on RPI’s “100 Most Reputable Africans” list for their various achievements, there are also those who are celebrated for their contributions to social impact and social entrepreneurship.
By Jeffrey Agbo
Former President Goodluck Jonathan, and the co-convener of Bring Back Our Girls (BBOG) movement, Aisha Yesufu, have been named among 12 Nigerians in the 2023 “100 Most Reputable Africans”.
The annual list, which features individuals from diverse sectors, including governance and leadership, entertainment, human rights and advocacy, education, and business, is published by Reputation Poll International, a global reputation firm.
Worthy individuals are selected on the bases of integrity, visibility and impact.
Other Nigerians named in the list are the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adeboye; Director, Legal and Consular, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Akinremi Bolaji; Founder and Chairman of the Coscharis Group, Cosmas Maduka; and the Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Credent Capital and Advisory, Dauda Lawal.
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Others include Founder and General Overseer of Living Faith Church Worldwide, Bishop David Oyedepo; Managing Partner, Miyetti Law Firm, Dr Jennifer Douglas; Founder and General Overseer, Dunamis International Gospel Centre, Pastor Paul Enenche; Executive Director of Multiple Concepts Groups, Theresa Ayoade; Permanent Representative of Nigeria to the United Nations, Tijjani Muhammad-Bande and General Overseer of the Deeper Christian Life Ministry, Pastor William Kumuyi.
In addition to the individuals recognised on RPI’s “100 Most Reputable Africans” list for their various achievements, there are also those who are celebrated for their contributions to social impact and social entrepreneurship, helping to transform businesses in Africa and positively impacting lives without causing controversy.
During the announcement of the list, the co-Chairperson of the Review and Audit Committee, who is also the Chair Emeritus of the World Bank Group-IMF African Society and the President of Strategic and Competitive Intelligence Professionals International, Beldina Auma, said the organisation is dedicated to recognising people, groups, and businesses that continually improve lives in Africa and around the world.