Mrs. Mary Akpobome (Special Guest Mentor) presenting DRASA’s Award to Niniola Williams

On Sunday the 18th of July, 2021 we were honored with an award from the Social Millennials Network for our advocacy on infectious disease prevention and control. The Social Millennials Champagne Soiree & Awards 2021 was organized to honor and recognize member organizations that had distinguished themselves in their social impact work.

Photo of the award received

Professor Oluwatoyin Ogundipe – Vice-Chancellor of the University of Lagos – gave a keynote speech on the role of the middle class as the bastion of hope for Nigeria. He was also given an Award of Excellence by Ini Abimbola – the Social Millennials Special Mentor – in recognition and appreciation of his indelible leadership at the helm of the University of Lagos.

Professor Oluwatoyin Ogundipe, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Lagos

Also present at the event was Dr. Akintoye Akindele (Guest of Honor), Kemak Onyenaucheya (Convener/ President, Social Millennials Network), Clare Henshaw (Vice-president, Social Millennials Network), Mrs. Mary Akpobome (Special Guest Mentor), Mrs. Raliat Oyetunde (Special Guest Mentor), Dr. Benjamin Olowojebutu (Executive Member, Social Millennials Network), Hon. Adetola Salau (Senior Special Assistant (Education) to the Governor of Lagos State) and Hon. Oloruntoyosi Thomas (Special Guest).

From L to R: Kemak Onyenaucheya (Convener/ President, Social Millennials Network), Clare Henshaw (Vice-president, Social Millennials Network), Mrs. Mary Akpobome (Special Guest Mentor), Professor Oluwatoyin Ogundipe (Vice-Chancellor of the University of Lagos), Mrs. Raliat Oyetunde (Special Guest Mentor), Dr. Benjamin Olowojebutu (Executive Member, Social Millennials Network), Hon. Adetola Salau (Senior Special Assistant (Education) to the Governor of Lagos State) and Hon. Oloruntoyosi Thomas (Special Guest)

Member organizations who received the President’s Award 2021 included: Donors For Africa, Dolly Children Foundation, Truss Empowerment Foundation, Mamamoni, and DRASA Health Trust for our invaluable advocacy on infectious disease prevention and control.

Representatives of Mamamoni, Donors For Africa, Dolly Children Foundation, Truss Empowerment Foundation along with DRASA’s MD

It was a night of wisdom and insight as members left refueled to do more in their spheres of impact. Click below for more pictures from the event.

Mrs. Ini Abimbola (Corporate Governance Expert)Mr. Akintoye Akindele (Chairman, Platform Capital)Professor Oluwatoyin Ogundipe (Vice-Chancellor of the University of Lagos) and Mr. Akintoye Akindele (Chairman, Platform Capital)Mrs. Raliat Oyetunde (SunTrust Bank)Members of the Social Millennials NetworkDr. Benjamin Olowojebutu and Mrs. Toyosi Thomas (Senior Special Assistant to Kwara State Governor on Non-Governmental Affairs)Mrs. Raliat Oyetunde (SunTrust Bank) and Mrs. Clare Henshaw (International Development Consultant)3 of the other awardeesMembers of the Social Millennials NetworkSocial Impact Awardees: Mamamoni, DRASA Health Trust, Donors For Africa, Dolly Children Foundation and Truss Empowerment FoundationMrs. Oluwaseyi Ladejobi (Development Consultant)Funke Ijayekunle (Heartminders Initiative) and Dolapo Osuntuyi (Dolly Children Foundation)Our MD Niniola Williams accepting the award for our public advocacy workDr. Benjamin Olowojebutu and Mrs. Niniola WilliamsDolapo Osuntuyi collecting the Social Impact Award for the Dolly Children Foundation