Former Vice President and Standard Bearer of the Unity Party, Ambassador Joseph Nyuma Boakai, has been nominated to receive the prestigious AFRICAN DEMOCRACY ICON Award in Abuja, Nigeria, on Wednesday, August 18, 2022.
In a communication addressed to Ambassador Boakai, the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Democracy Heroes Africa (DHA) Tenth Edition (an initiative of the FDN Projects), Olufunsho A. Ajagbonna, said the former Vice President of Liberia was selected for his numerous performances and quality delivery of excellent services both nationally and internationally.
The communication further noted that Amb. Boakai is also nominated because he is an “astute public service personality with unbeatable track record, and a leader of reputable standard.”
Speaking further about the nomination, Mr. Ajagbonna said in his letter, “I am pleased to convey to you, your nomination and vetted recipient of the prestigious honorary democracy award- AFRICAN DEMOCRACY ICON OF THE YEAR 2022.”
The organizers of the Award, FDN Projects, noted that recipients are chosen after a democratic process through nominations and screening. Other African leaders nominated to receive the prestigious award along with Amb. Boakai includes His Excellencies Chief Dr. Olusegun Obasanjo, former President of Nigeria; Dr. Goodluck E. Jonathan, former President of Nigeria; John D. Mahama, former President of Ghana; and Abdulsalami Abubakar, former President of Nigeria.
The FDN Projects, through its flagship Democracy Heroes Award initiative, identifies true democrats in Sub-Saharan Africa. -Press release
