FCC Commissioner honoured with outstanding personality of year award
By Patricia Amogu
Mrs Ginika-Tor Williams, the Federal Commissioner representing Enugu State at the Federal Character Commission (FCC), has been honoured with the “Most Outstanding Personality of the Year 2025” at the African Iconic Women Recognition Awards (AIWRA) 2025 in Abuja.
Mrs. Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, the First Lady of Lagos State, won the AIWRA 2024 award after she secured a comfortable lead over four other first ladies in the voting exercise that ensued.
Organised by Face of Democracy Nigeria (FDN), the award recognises outstanding women for their contributions to peace-building and national development.
As women in Nigeria continue to break the glass ceiling in all careers and notable professions, they have also been identified by the celebrity recognition firm for honours.
The First Lady of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Mrs. Denise Nyakeru Tshisekedi alongside her Ghanaian counterpart Rebecca Naa Okaikor Akufo-Addo and that of Benin Republic, Madam Claudine Talon are some of the women that received various awards in 2024.
Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, the senator representing Kogi central, and Boma Goodhead, the lawmaker representing Akuku/Asari Toru constituency in Rivers, were shortlisted for the 2024 AIWRA awards.
In her reaction to the award, Ginika-Tor told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on the sidelines of the event that she remains an advocate for justice and human rights and will continue to be resilient in her advocacy for the full representation of the common man in all strata of the nation.
“Being the iconic personality of the year reminds me that there is more work to be done.
“You do things, and you never know that people would be watching. It goes a long way to tell me that I have to continue to be the best in everything I do, to try to project the system in a positive light, and to try to remain steadfast in what I believe in.
“Just like our national anthem seeks to achieve, may the God of creation help us to build a nation where no man is oppressed, so that with peace and plenty, Nigeria might be blessed.
“It is a thing of joy for me to have been on the path of positivity for the advancement of Africa and Nigeria and today I am being honoured as the iconic personality of the year.
“It goes a long way to say that it is time for me to begin to do more because it is not enough.
“It is often said that to whom much is given, much is expected,” she said.
She urged women to unite and work closely not as competitors but as supporters.
“It doesn’t really matter what you are going through because everyone is striving, but you’ve got to show society the real you.
“You’ve got to give to society what you’ve got,” she added.
Another of the awardees, Mrs Rabia Usoro, the Chief Executive Officer, Hareem Istanbul (Hareem Group, Co-founder/Principal Partner of We Make Magic Studios, said women had the capacity to make significant impact in the society when empowered.
“I have dedicated my life to empowering women. So, I try to be a role model for them.
Among the women honoured is Huriyya Dauda Lawal, who was recognised for her exceptional leadership and advocacy abilities within the span of two years as the wife of the Zamfara State Governor among others. (NAN)
Edited by Emmanuel Yashim
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