Amina J. Mohammed, the deputy secretary-general of the United Nations (UN); Hon. Sunday Dare, minister of youth and sports development; singer and songwriter, Yemi Alade; actors, Timini Egbuson and Juliet Ibrahim; and Mohammed Yahaya, resident representative, United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) were among the personalities who attended the launch of The Future Awards Africa 2019 at the Transcorp Hilton, Abuja.
The event which took place on Monday, 26 August, 2019, also featured activities to commemorate this year’s International Youth Day.
Currently in its 14th year, The Future Awards Africa seeks to recognize and reward excellence and service among young people between the ages of 18 and 31.
Please find pictures below:
Adebola Williams, Founding Partner, The Future Awards Africa, giving a speech at the TFAA 2019 Launch in AbujaAmina Mohammed, Deputy Secretary General of the United Nations speaking at The Future Awards 2019 Launch event in AbujaDignitries at The Future Awards 2019 Launch reciting the National AnthemCross Section of guests at The Future Awards Africa 2019 Launch in AbujaCross Section of guests at the Official Launch of TFAA2019 at Transcorp Hotels AbujaFire Chat Session with Amina Mohammed, Deputy Secretary General, United Nations; Timini Egbuson and Yemi Alade at The Future Awards Africa 2019 launch in Abuja.Guests all smiles at the official unveil of The Future Awards Africa call for nominations at launch event in AbujaMr Afolabi Imoukhuede, SSA to the President on Job creation and Youth Empowerment; Aisha Augie- Kuta, SSA to the Minister of Finance; Amina Mohammed, Deputy Secretary General, United Nations; Ms. Seun Omobo, SSA to the Honorable Minister of Foreign Affairs; Bukonla Adebakin, COO, The Future Project and Adebola Williams, Founding Partner, The Future Awards Africa at the official launch of TFAA 2019 in Abuja.L-R: Bukonla Adebakin,COO,The Future Project; Adebola Williams, Founding Partner, The Future Awards Africa; Amina Mohammed, Deputy Secretary General,United Nations; Hon. Sunday Dare, Minister of Youth and Sports development;Mohammed Yahaya,Resident Representative, United Nations Development Programme at The Future Awards Africa 2019 Launch in Abuja.
