About the National Professional Awards
The National Professional Awards (NPA) was initiated in October 2012 to recognise professionals and organisations – both foreign and national – that are playing important role in advancing the socioeconomic development of Africa. Their participation is essential to the success of the national development agenda and programme priorities of African communities. Over the years, new entrants – both citizens and foreigners – have been playing leading role in pushing the national and African agenda forward.
The African Consulting Group, African CEO Media Corporation and Ecomedia Corporation co-established the National Professional Awards to engage those men and women at the centre stage and recognise excellence, commitment and innovation in enhancing sustainable development across every sector in African countries. The work of the awards is anchored in the belief that recognising and empowering individuals and organisations that are playing tremendous role in society is very essential in moving communities forward. It is vital to empower individuals and organisations to realise their potential as resources.
Brief History: The first awards ceremony was held on 13th July, 2013 in Lagos, Nigeria. Over the years, the National Professional Awards have been held in places like Monrovia, Liberia; Accra, Ghana; and Freetown, Sierra Leone.
These national events have attracted hundreds of attendees, including diplomats, ministers, CEOs and heads of parastatals, NGOs and international organisations. The award ceremonies draw together people from both the public and private sectors to celebrate excellence of the outstanding men and women working hard to move Africa forward.
The awards ceremony have been organised every year in cities like Freetown, Sierra Leone.