Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau Jibrin, Minister of Women Affairs, Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, and other prominent personalities are expected to attend the 16th Peace Achievers International Awards 2026.
The annual event, now in its 16th edition, is scheduled to hold on November 7 at the Transcorp Hilton Hotel, Abuja.
The ceremony will bring together humanitarian and political leaders, business executives, entrepreneurs, professionals, philanthropists, entertainers, media practitioners, civil society actors and other stakeholders to celebrate individuals and organisations making meaningful contributions to society.
The convener, Amb. Dr Kingsley Amafibe, said in a statement that the 2026 edition would recognise achievements in peacebuilding, leadership, humanitarian service, social development, entrepreneurship, public service, education, healthcare, entertainment, media and community development.
Amafibe said the awards were not solely about professional accomplishments but also about the impact individuals and institutions had made in their communities and society at large.
He said the event would honour people whose work reflected values such as peace, integrity, innovation, compassion, service and excellence, while encouraging others to contribute positively to society.
According to him, peace goes beyond the absence of conflict, as it also involves inclusion, dialogue, mutual respect, opportunity and the ability of people and communities to work together towards common goals.
Amafibe said the 16th edition would therefore serve both as a celebration of achievement and a platform for conversations on peace, unity and responsible leadership.
He added that the event would highlight the contributions of individuals from different generations and sectors, describing the platform as an avenue to inspire young people to pursue excellence, overcome challenges and use their talents and influence for the good of society.
He said reaching the 16th edition reflected the enduring relevance of recognising individuals and organisations contributing to peace, development and social progress.
Amafibe added that this year’s edition would build on the legacy of previous editions, with renewed emphasis on leadership, impact, service and excellence.
The 16th Peace Achievers International Awards 2026 is expected to bring together stakeholders from different sectors to celebrate contributions to peace, development and social progress.