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A former presidential candidate and businessman, Dr. Gbenga Hashim, has been awarded the Thomas Sankara Pan-African Leadership Prize, for his outstanding contributions to leadership and his alignment with the ideals of the late revolutionary icon, Thomas Sankara.
The award was presented by the Youth Partnership for Africa’s Development (YOUPAD), an African youth organisation dedicated to fostering leadership and entrepreneurship across the continent.
The presentation took place during a courtesy visit to Dr. Hashim’s office in Abuja, recently.
YOUPAD President, Henry Nwankwo, praised him for his selfless leadership, astute erudition and articulate attributes, highlighting his remarkable influence on the African continent.
He added: “Dr. Hashim is one of those rare African leaders writing their names into the very heart of history through their unwavering commitment to justice, equity and social development.
“His leadership style reflects the core values espoused by Thomas Sankara, self-reliance, integrity and a deep sense of service to the people.”
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Hashim, who contested Nigeria’s 2019 presidential election, has long been recognised for his role in shaping Africa’s political and economic landscape.
His work in promoting leadership, entrepreneurship and governance reform, has been widely acknowledged as a driving force for positive change in Africa.
The Thomas Sankara Pan-African Leadership Prize is awarded to individuals who have demonstrated exceptional dedication to the advancement of African unity, social justice and grassroots empowerment.
Upon receiving the award, Hashim expressed his gratitude, dedicating the honour to young Africans striving to create a better future for the continent.
“This award reaffirms the importance of principled leadership and the need to remain committed to the ideals of justice, equity and self-reliance. Africa’s future rests in the hands of its youth, and we must continue to create opportunities for them to thrive,” he said.
Other members of the YOUPAD’s delegation included James Uneze, Nigerian Coordinator; Austine Kuusi, Vice President from Côte d’Ivoire; Paul Kwabena, Secretary from Rwanda; Daniel Donald, Director of Finance and Kamaldeen Sanni.
