In recognition of her unrelenting philanthropy, Dame (Dr.) Adaora Umeoji OON, the Deputy Managing Director of Zenith Bank Plc, has emerged winner of The Humanitarian Services Icon of the Year Award 2023 at The Sun Awards 2023, which took place on Saturday, February 17th, 2023 at Eko Hotels & Suites, Lagos.

In the award citation, Dame (Dr.) Adaora Umeoji OON was recognized not just for her outstanding banking career and contributions to the development of an effective Nigerian financial services sector, but more importantly for her many philanthropic works and a sustained commitment over the years to improve the lives of less privileged persons.

Her Pink Breath Cancer Care Foundation undertakes several healthcare programs annually within the six geopolitical zones of Nigeria, to provide much needed medical care for persons living with cancer and other ailments. She also donates relief materials and provides free healthcare to internally displaced persons nationwide, through several other intervention initiatives. Dame Adaora Umeoji OON recently donated a Church building to the Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja and has held yuletide programs for nearly two decades, which have positively impacted the lives of over 5,000 indigent children.

Dame (Dr.) Adaora Umeoji OON is a Peace Advocate of the United Nations (UN-POLAC), a Lady of the Order of Knights of St. John International (KSJI) and a Papal Knight of the Order of St. Sylvester. In 2022, the Federal Government of Nigeria honored her with the national award of Officer of the Order of the Niger, in recognition of her contributions to nation building

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https://www.vanguardngr.com/2024/02/the-sun-awards-dame-adaora-umeoji-bags-humanitarian-services-icon-of-the-year/

I dedicate this FTC to hard working Nigerians who are striving daily to feed their families despite the current economic situation. May God see us through this phase.

Congratulations to her on her Award.

Fine woman not some cacophonous illiterates like Siofra and candidlady. Congratulations ma🎖️

Congratulations ma.

Congratulations to her.

And Congratulations to the Political Icon of Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow 🔥

A big congrats to her.

How does that have effect on common man

It's possible to have beauty with brains

All this bankers selling our dollars to BDC

I want to see raw pictures of her during the event. No way her face looks carved up like that picture.

Congratulations my Dear Aunty.

We are also proud of you.

You have taken and is still taking our family name local and international.

Powerful, Strong , Resilient and Mighty Woman of Valour.

Ada really made all the girls in Zenith off Gana Street to look like her. Very very bleached and wa.sted.

Is it a fetish?

Ada Zenith, I wish you luck in all your endeavours, though these top bankers do have one or two skeletons in their cupboards!