Twin sisters, other notable Nigerian women bag AWID 2022 award

Nineteen-year-old twin sisters, Uforo and Eduek Nsentip, also known as, De Nsentip Twins, are among the 60 Nigerian and African women who emerged finalists of this year’s African Women in Development (AWID) Awards for their humanitarian work and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) advocacy.

Uforo and Eduek Nsentip are founders of the Nsentip Twins Foundation and second-year medical students of the University of Uyo.

According to the organisers of the award, Donors for Africa Organisation, more than 700 entries from 20 African countries were received this year, but only 60 finalists were selected following rigorous research and selection process.

The finalists include activists, change-makers, government representatives, and social innovators.

“The awards recognise outstanding women whose projects, work within teams, and activism are transforming lives in their communities and helping to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals,” the organisers said.

Speaking on what being a finalist for the award meant to them, Uforo said it is an honour, considering the fact she and her twin sister were the youngest in the midst of great women at the front-line of nurturing a better Africa who were awarded the award.

“We are grateful to God, our parents, friends, members of the Nsentip Twins Foundation, and the Donors for Africa Organisation for supporting us on our change-making journey,” Uforo added.

On how the award will encourage the work they do, Eduek said the award serves as a powerful source of motivation, which will encourage them to launch more projects and to engage in activities to achieve the United Nations SDGs.

“Also, this award proves that our voices are being heard and our actions are being seen,” Eduek said. “It will inspire youngsters to learn to be creative, innovative and empathetic leaders creating positive changes.”

Uforo said they are elated to be awarded the award alongside Ujunwa Ojemeni, SA (Technical) Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources; Rose Keffas, Special Assistant Office of the SSA to the president of Nigeria on Sustainable Development Goals; and Naomi Nwokolo, Executive Director of United Nations Global Compact Network Nigeria.

“These women serve as an inspiration to us because despite all odds, they are creating a sustainable future,” Uforo added.

Speaking about the organisers of the award, Eduek said the organisation helps to prepare social-impact organisations to be fund ready by matching them with potential donors.
“It is a social-impact advising NGO, and we are happy to associate with them and their good work,” Eduek said.

Other Nigerian women who emerged finalists for the award include: Amanda Obidike, Olubunmi Fajuyigbe, Foluke Michael, Dr Princess Ifeoma Ike, Adetola Makinde, Amarachi Igwe Kalu, Titilope Oguntuga, Bisola Alabi, Elemchi Nwosu, Gbemisola Abudu, Foluke Adeoye, Peju Ibekwe, Olubukola Bamiduro, among others.

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