Emem Alban honoured as African Woman of Worth 2025, inducted as Patroness of AWLO

Dr. Emem Aniekanabasi Alban, renowned humanitarian leader and Founder of the End Hunger Humanitarian Initiative (EHHI), has been conferred with the African Woman of Worth 2025 Award and formally inducted as a Patroness of the African Women in Leadership Organisation (AWLO).

The honour was bestowed during the AWLO 16th Anniversary Induction, End-of-Year Lecture and Partners Awards Dinner, held at the Four Points by Sheraton, Ikot Ekpene, in the culturally rich Raffia City of Akwa Ibom State.

The African Woman of Worth Award recognises exceptional African women whose leadership, service, and integrity have created measurable impact across communities. Dr. Alban was celebrated for her outstanding contributions to hunger eradication, women’s empowerment, child nutrition, and sustainable food systems, particularly through EHHI’s community-based interventions that feed vulnerable children while economically empowering women.

Her induction as a Patroness of AWLO reflects the organisation’s confidence in her leadership, advocacy, and commitment to advancing women’s participation in governance, development, and economic transformation across Africa.

Speaking at the ceremony, Dr. Alban expressed gratitude to AWLO for the recognition, noting that the award affirms the collective efforts of women and partners working tirelessly to build dignified livelihoods and food-secure communities.

The anniversary celebration also spotlighted outstanding male allies through the AWLO HeForShe Champions of the Year 2025 Awards, recognising men who have demonstrated exceptional commitment to advancing gender equality and inclusive leadership. The recognition reinforces AWLO’s belief that sustainable progress is achieved through partnership and shared responsibility.

The event brought together AWLONIANS, development partners, policymakers, private sector leaders, and civil society actors from across Africa and beyond, further strengthening AWLO’s growing influence as a platform for transformative leadership.

AWLO continues to champion women’s leadership while fostering strategic alliances that drive social impact, equity, and sustainable development across the continent.

About Dr. Emem Aniekanabasi Alban

Dr. Emem Aniekanabasi Alban is a Nigerian humanitarian, agribusiness professional, and social impact leader. She is the Founder of the End Hunger Humanitarian Initiative (EHHI), an organisation committed to combating hunger, malnutrition, and poverty through sustainable food systems, nutrition education, and women-led economic empowerment initiatives.

About AWLO

The African Women in Leadership Organisation (AWLO) is a pan-African, non-partisan organisation dedicated to promoting women’s leadership, strengthening institutions, and advancing gender equality across Africa and the African diaspora.