Orelope-Adefulire Receives Global Recognition Award for SDGs in Cairo,
Nigeria’s Presidential Aide honoured for contributions to sustainable development, women empowerment and youth inclusion at Global Entrepreneurship Festival 2026.
By Ayorinde Oluokun
Princess Adejoke Orelope-Adefulire, Senior Special Assistant to President Bola Tinubu on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), has received the prestigious Global Recognition Award for SDGs at the 2026 Global Entrepreneurship Festival in Cairo, Egypt.
Orelope-Adefulire, who was honoured during the international event held from November 6 to 8, 2026, received the award in recognition of her contributions to advancing the Sustainable Development Goals, promoting women and youth empowerment, and championing inclusive and sustainable development in Nigeria.
The award also recognises her leadership in mobilising partnerships and supporting development initiatives aimed at improving the lives and livelihoods of vulnerable populations.
The Global Entrepreneurship Festival, organised under the theme, “The World We Help to Create,” brought together global leaders, policymakers, investors, entrepreneurs, innovators and development partners to explore opportunities for entrepreneurship, innovation, investment and sustainable economic growth.
In a statement issued by her Special Assistant on Media, Publicity and Strategic Communications, Desmond Utomwen, the presidential aide’s recognition was described as an acknowledgment of her commitment to accelerating SDGs implementation in Nigeria through strategic partnerships, inclusive policies and impactful development interventions.
The statement said her efforts aligned with President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, particularly its emphasis on inclusive development and improving opportunities for disadvantaged segments of society.
It added that the international recognition represented another milestone in Nigeria’s efforts to advance the 2030 Sustainable Development Agenda and address development challenges affecting women, young people and underserved communities.
Orelope-Adefulire, a former Deputy Governor of Lagos State, has continued to champion the integration of the SDGs into national and subnational development programmes through engagement with government institutions, development partners, the private sector and civil society organisations.
The Global Recognition Award further places international attention on Nigeria’s efforts to promote sustainable development, strengthen institutional partnerships and accelerate progress towards the 17 global goals.
The Sustainable Development Goals, adopted by United Nations member states in 2015, provide a global framework for addressing poverty, inequality, climate change, education, healthcare, environmental sustainability and other critical development challenges by 2030.
The recognition in Cairo comes as Nigeria continues to pursue stronger partnerships and innovative approaches to achieving the SDGs, with particular emphasis on ensuring that women, young people and vulnerable communities are not left behind.