‎By Kenneth Madaki
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‎Ten Nigerian women from business, politics, and other fields are set to receive honours at the Women in Business and Politics Summit 2026 in Abuja, on August 21.
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‎The summit coordinator, Hassie Oyama, who disclosed this in a statement issued in Abuja on Thursday, said the honourees were selected for their contributions, leadership and impact across various sectors.
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‎Those listed for the honours include: Nancy Iloh, Chioma Onyekaba, Funmi Ajila-Ladipo, and Aisha Achimugu.
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‎Others are: Halima Shuaibu-Kurfi, Hasfat Balewa, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, Ima Kurfi, Hilda Titiloye, and Chinenye Kester-Agwu.
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‎Ms Oyama said the specific honours and citations would be unveiled at the event.
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‎She said the recognition reflected the summit’s commitment to celebrating women whose achievements and leadership contributed to national development.
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‎According to her, the summit will bring together women leaders, business executives, political figures, entrepreneurs, professionals and other stakeholders.
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‎She said discussions would focus on leadership, enterprise, public service, empowerment and the role of women in national development.
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‎Ms Oyama said the honours would be a major highlight of the summit, providing an opportunity to celebrate women whose contributions deserved recognition.
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‎She said the event would also provide opportunities for networking and discussions on issues affecting women in business and politics.
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