Nigeria Centenary Awards

The Nigeria Centenary Awards was an award ceremony that was held in 2014. The award was inaugurated as part of Nigeria's centenary celebration in 2014. It was organized by the government of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and designed to acknowledge and celebrate the efforts of remarkable individuals who significantly impacted the nation's growth, unity, and development across diverse fields. The awards honored 100 individuals for their contributions towards the progress and unity of Nigeria.

The award ceremony which was held on 28 February 2014 saw President Goodluck Jonathan handing out 100 awards to 100 individuals – more than 50 post-humously – who made their marks in Nigeria's first 100 years.

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