The Advisory board of the Public Policy Research and Analysis Centre (PPRAC), has announced recipients of the combined Year 2021/2022 Zik Prize in Leadership Awards.
A statement by the board stated that, since its institution in 1995 by PPRAC in honour of the first President of Nigeria and Commander of the Armed Forces, the late Rt. Honourable
Dr. Nnamdi Azikwe, it has always recognized and encouraged outstanding
leadership on the African Continent and in the Diaspora.
Held every year, it was put on hold last year as a mark of respect following the passage of two members of the Advisory Board; Prince Emeka
Obasi erstwhile Executive Secretary and Prof George Obiozor in March and
December, 2022. Accorfing to the board, the reason, this edition is a combination of winners
across year 2021 and 2022.
Year 2021/22 Zik Prize in Political Leadership, His Excellency Hakainde Hichilema, President, Republic of Zambia.
In a continent well known for its leadership challenges, President
Hakainde Hichilema has distinguished himself as a great shining light,
not only to his South African nation, Zambia, but the black race.
