The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Sustainable Development Goals (SSAP-SDGs), Princess Adejoke Orelope-Adefulire, OFR, has received the prestigious Global Recognition Award for SDGs at the Global Entrepreneurship Festival (GEF) 2026, held in Cairo, Egypt, from 6 to 8 November 2026.
The international award recognises her outstanding leadership and contributions to advancing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), promoting women and youth empowerment, and championing inclusive and sustainable development in Nigeria.
The Festival, held under the theme “The World We Help to Create,” brought together global leaders, policymakers, investors, entrepreneurs, innovators and development partners from across the world to promote entrepreneurship, innovation, investment and sustainable economic growth.
According to a statement released by her Special Assistant on Media, Publicity and Strategic Communications, Desmond Utomwen, the recognition of the Presidential Aide underscores her unwavering commitment to accelerating SDGs implementation in Nigeria through strategic partnerships, inclusive policies and impactful development interventions, in line with the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR.
The award also represents another significant international recognition of Nigeria’s efforts towards achieving the SDGs and improving the lives and livelihoods of vulnerable populations, particularly women, young people and underserved communities.
