Nigerians at home and in the diaspora have voted wife of the former Rivers State governor, and renowned humanitarian, Dame Judith Amaechi, as Woman of the Year 2021.
In a 14-day Leadership Excellence Awards voting by Nigerians via online platforms, monitored by the Newsmen, Mrs. Amaechi defeated three other nominees to emerge victoriously.
Mrs Amaechi beat Folorunsho Alakija, the Group Managing Director of The Rose of Sharon Group, Genevieve Nnaji, veteran Nollywood Actress and Amina Mohammed, Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations.
She emerged the winner with 918,896 votes while the other nominees came in the following order: Genevieve Nnaji, 507,741 votes, Folorunsho Alakija, 87,855 votes, and Amina Mohammed, 70,887.
Dame Amaechi, born December 24, 1970, is the wife of former Rivers State Governor and current Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi.
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She is the head of the Empowerment Support Initiative (ESI) which campaigns against HIV/AIDS, advocates the rights of women and children, and promotes gender equity and Girl Child education.
The prestigious award, organized by IgbereTV, is endorsed by the African Union and the African Film Institute.
It recognizes and honors the outstanding impact of leaders both in the public and private sectors in Nigeria.
The 2021 edition award presentation is scheduled to hold on November 2 at Sheraton Hotel and Towers, Abuja.
