The Senior Special Assistant to President Bola Tinubu on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Princess Adejoke Orelope-Adefulire, has received the Global Recognition Award for SDGs at the 2026 Global Entrepreneurship Festival (GEF) in Cairo, Egypt.
The three-day festival, held from 6 to 8 November 2026, brought together global leaders, policymakers, investors, entrepreneurs, innovators and development partners to discuss entrepreneurship, innovation, investment and sustainable economic growth.
Orelope-Adefulire was recognised for her leadership and contributions to advancing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, promoting women’s and youth empowerment, and championing inclusive and sustainable development in Nigeria.
A statement issued by her Special Assistant on Media, Publicity and Strategic Communications, Desmond Utomwen, said the award reflected her commitment to accelerating SDGs implementation through strategic partnerships, inclusive policies and development interventions.
It added that her efforts aligned with President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda and the country’s broader commitment to improving the living conditions of vulnerable populations.
The festival, themed “The World We Help to Create,” provided a platform for international stakeholders to explore ways of promoting sustainable development and strengthening economic opportunities.
The recognition is also seen as an international acknowledgement of Nigeria’s efforts towards achieving the SDGs, particularly in addressing the needs of women, young people and underserved communities.
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