Kano antigraft commission boss Muhuyi Magaji awarded honorary peace and humanitarian ambassador to UN
The Chairman of the Kano State Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission, Barrister Muhuyi Magaji Rimingado, has been awarded Honorary Peace and Humanitarian Ambassador to the United Nations.
The award was presented during a sideline meeting at the United Nations sixty-ninth session of the Commission on the Status of Women CSW69 (2025) held at the UN Secretariat in New York, USA, organized by Prezens for Charity as part of this year’s CSW69 event titled: Digital Inclusion as a Catalyst for Gender Equality.
The award presentation was conducted by Elizabeth Amanda Chen of Dedimus Potestatem, UN Women’s CSW69 Moderator, who presented the award on behalf of Global Humanitarian Excellence, alongside Ambassador Catherine Utsalo, Vice President of Prezens for Charity.
Speaking at the event, Ambassador Utsalo described Barrister Muhuyi Magaji Rimingado as a trailblazer, stating: “His unwavering commitment to excellence and dedication to justice, particularly in defending the rights of women and children in Kano State, set him apart. We are proud to celebrate his achievements on this global stage.”
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Elizabeth Amanda Chen, who officially presented the award, further emphasized:
“He was among a select group of nominees worldwide, recognized for his steadfast support for women and children in Kano State. After closely monitoring his impactful work, we nominated him from among thousands of individuals and honored him with this prestigious recognition.”
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SolaceBase reports that on his part, Muhuyi Magaji Expresses expressed gratitude to Almighty Allah for the award, which he described as a significant morale booster and an international recognition of his efforts as Kano State’s Ombudsman in protecting individual rights, particularly those of the most vulnerable members of society, including women, girls, and children.
He also commended the United Nations CSW for its annual program, stating that it raises awareness and contributes significantly to alleviating the suffering of marginalized groups worldwide.
Also, Rimingado extended his appreciation to Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, for his unwavering support of the Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission, whose work is now receiving global recognition.
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