By Peter Omopo
Abuja, August 1, 2025 – The National Civil Society Council of Nigeria (NCSCN) has honoured Hon. Dr. Judith Ogbara with its prestigious Icon of Humanitarian Service Award in recognition of her remarkable contributions to education and social development in Nigeria.
The award presentation took place during the maiden Civil Society Summit on Democracy and National Development, held on Thursday, July 31, at the Rotunda Conference Hall, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Abuja.
In a statement issued to PUNCH Online on Friday, the NCSCN lauded Dr. Ogbara for her “selfless service and unwavering commitment to the betterment of human lives, especially in the area of female education.”
The summit attracted a distinguished array of dignitaries, including the President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio—represented by Senate Spokesman Senator Adeyemi Adaramodu—former Minister of Youth and Sports and current Special Adviser to the President on Media and Public Communications, Sunday Dare, human rights advocate Senator Shehu Sani, and lawyer and political analyst Kenneth Okonkwo.
The council specifically praised Dr. Ogbara’s sustained initiatives through the AAE Foundation, an organization she founded, which has supported over 500 female students in Akwa Ibom State in the past seven years by funding their WAEC and JAMB registration. That number reportedly increased to 1,000 students this year, underscoring her growing commitment to advancing girl-child education.
“This award is not only a commendation but also a call to action,” the statement read. “It highlights the vital role individuals and institutions play in driving national development.”
Dr. Ogbara’s recognition by the NCSCN adds to her growing profile as a passionate advocate for education and grassroots empowerment in Nigeria.
