Fourteen Nigerians have been listed among the 100 Most Reputable Africans of 2023, including former president Goodluck Jonathan, general overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, and human rights activist Aisha Yesufu.
Reputation Poll International (RPI), a global reputation management company, unveiled the list on Monday. It includes people from a variety of fields, including governance and leadership, entertainment, human rights and advocacy, education, and business.
“Reputation Poll is a research-based, global performance-management consulting company,” a statement on the firm’s website reads. “Reputation Poll set to become a Global Brand in reputation ratings focused on creating and executing credible opinion on personalities, organisations and brands across multiple industries.”
Arunma Oteh, an economist and financial manager, Ambassador Bolaji Akinremi, director of economy, trade, and investment at the ministry of foreign affairs, Cosmas Maduka, founder and chairman of the Coscharis Group, and Dauda Lawal, executive vice chairman and CEO of Credent Capital and Advisory Ltd. are among the recognised Nigerians.
The list also included the following individuals: Bishop David Oyedepo, founder and general overseer of Living Faith Church Worldwide (LFCW); Ogiame Atuwatse III, 21st Olu of Warri; Olaniyi Olatunji Nelson, international development professional; and Pastor Paul Enenche, senior pastor of The Dunamis International Gospel Centre.
Tijjani Muhammad-Bande, the Permanent Representative of Nigeria to the UN, Wally Adeyemo, the Deputy Secretary of the Treasury Department of the United States, and WF Kumuyi, the General Overseer of the Deeper Christian Life Ministry (DCLM), are additional participants. The selection criteria, according to the company, are impact, visibility, and integrity.
“During the announcement of the list, Ms. Beldina Auma, the Co-Chairperson of the Review and Audit Committee, as well as the Chair Emeritus of the World Bank Group-IMF African Society, President of SCIP-International, said the organisation is dedicated to recognising people, groups, and businesses who continually improve lives in Africa and around the world,” the firm said.