Dr. Obiageli Ezekwesili Honoured with International Anti-Corruption Lifetime Achievement Award

Dr. Obiageli “Oby” Ezekwesili has been awarded the prestigious International Anti-Corruption Excellence Lifetime Achievement Award in Doha, Qatar, recognizing her decades-long commitment to integrity, transparency, and public service in Nigeria.

Congratulating his sister on the international accolade, former presidential candidate Peter Obi described the award as “a powerful global endorsement of the enduring value of integrity and principled leadership.” He praised Dr. Ezekwesili for her unwavering dedication to institutional reform, often at personal sacrifice, and for consistently placing competence and ethical leadership above expediency.

Dr. Ezekwesili has long been a champion of anti-corruption initiatives, governance reforms, and civic accountability. Her advocacy has not only transformed Nigerian policy discussions but has also earned her global recognition as a leading voice for good governance and ethical leadership in Africa.

Peter Obi further highlighted her as “a beacon of ethical leadership and a source of pride for our nation and the African continent,” wishing her continued strength, health, and impact as she projects the ideals of integrity and excellence on the world stage.

This award underscores Nigeria’s potential to produce world-class leaders whose commitment to transparency and service inspires generations across Africa and beyond.