“If we advocate punishment as deterrent for those found culpable in corrupt practices, we must also celebrate those citizens who, despite the temptations, the pressures and the forces of necessity still maintain dignity of an incorruptible living. Hence, if we punish dishonesty, we must recognize and celebrate honesty. We should deem it pertinent to also commend those who resist the temptations, with a view to encouraging selflessness, integrity, probity, transparency and accountability”
WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW
About The Award
HEDA Resource Centre, with the support of MacArthur Foundation, has decided to institute an Annual Award called Gani Fawehinmi Impact and Integrity Award (GFIIA). The Award which is named in honor of late Human Rights activist, Chief Gani Fawehinmi is designed to reward act of Integrity, Accountability and Whistleblowing to deserving Nigerians of imperturbable characteristic, Courage, Selflessness and Honesty. To this end, HEDA presents its Annual Celebration and Honor for Integrity, Accountability and Whistleblowing to deserving Patriots.
The award aims to encourage, promote, celebrate and protect the uncommon principles of openness, honesty, probity, accountability and transparency in public and private life and whistleblowing to deserving persons and bodies.
The GFIIA 2024 is the 7th edition of the award
GET TO KNOW
Past Winners
David Hundeyin
Valuable Whistle Blower 2023
James Chijioke Ume
Outstanding Impact Award 2023
Dr. Tajudeen Odetayo
Outstanding Integrity Award 2023
Dr. Oludare David Adetoro
Nigerians in Diaspora Integrity Ambassador 2023
GET TO KNOW
Our Advisory Board
Mr. Femi Falana (SAN) – Co-Chair
Prof. (Mrs.) Ayo Atsenuwa
Comrade Femi Aborisade
Prof. Nsongurua Udombana
Mr. Achike Chude
Dr. (Mrs.) Biola Akiyode-Afolabi
What you need to know
ABOUT NOMINATION
The search has begun. Identify and Nominate deserving Nigerians in any of the four above listed award categories. All nominations must be backed up with exceptional story of accountability, exceptional feat of transparency, honesty, dignity and every other indices of integrity.
Criteria for Nomination
Nominated individuals must:
- Be a Nigerian
- Have an extraordinary story of honesty
- Have a verifiable story.
- Not be less than 18 years.
Nomination and Selection
Based on the program calendar, nominations are till the close of business on 31st August, 2020. The advisory and selection committee of the organisation will review nominations and select those qualified, based on the criteria set, for election by the public. The ultimate winner, after the close of voting on October 31, 2020 will be announced and presented with awards, with some other notable Nigerians recognized at a public event on World Human Rights Day, December 10, 2020.
How to Nominate
Online Method
- Visit https://gfa.hedang.org/apply to fill the nomination form
OR
- Send an electronic copy with the below information to awards@hedang.org with the name of the nominee as subject.
- Nominator’s Address:
- Nominator’s GSM No:
- Nominator’s Email Address:
- Gender:
- Occupation:
- Nominee’s Full Name:
- Gender:
- Date of Birth:
- Occupation:
Physical Method
- Every nomination shall be submitted under confidential cover/boldly marked at the righthand corner of the envelope “ANNUAL AWARDS”, and addressed to The Executive Secretary, HEDA Resource Centre: 15, Yinusa Adeniji Street, Ikeja, Lagos.
- Important information expected to be specified in the nomination are:
- Nominator’s Address:
- Nominator’s GSM No:
- Nominator’s Email Address:
- Gender:
- Occupation:
- Nominee’s Full Name:
- Gender:
- Date of Birth:
- Occupation:
- All entries are expected to showcase how nominees have demonstrated acts of honesty, integrity and transparency which in the opinion of the nominator qualifies the nominee for the award. Entry must identify area of activities where a nominee has justified winning the award or has displayed exceptional quality of transparency and accountability.
- Every nomination shall be made in 5 copies, accompanied by 5 copies of nominee’s curriculum vitae duly signed and dated.
Is there age limit to nomination?
No, there are no age limits, however, you cannot nominate a Nigerian that is less than the voting age (18 years).
Can we nominate Nigerians in Diaspora?
Yes Nigerians in Diaspora can be nominated as long as they meet the nomination criteria
Do our Nominations automatically translate to winning the Gani Fawehinmi Impact and Integrity Awards?
No it does not. Nominations are passed through due process of shortlisting and also reviewed by the advisory board before commencement of voting which ultimately determines the winners.
Who can nominate?
Anybody can nominate
Do we have to pay to Vote/Nominate?
No, voting and nominations are free
Must Nominees be working with the government to be eligible?
No, Nominees cut across all areas of work. They include public and private citizen i.e. individuals working with the private and public sector are eligible.
Do we get to choose categories for nomination?
You can choose categories from the two award categories which are: Valuable Whistle blower’s Award, Outstanding Integrity Award, Nigerians in diaspora Integrity Ambassador and Outstanding Impact Award. However if you fail to choose a category, information provided will be reviewed and the nominee will be placed under appropriate category.
Must I visit the office to submit my Nomination?
No, your nomination can also be sent via email to awards@hedang.org or fill the form via https://gfa.hedang.org/apply
When will the event take place?
The Award night will take place on the 10th of December 2024.
Is the award once in a lifetime award?
The GFIIA is an annual award but individuals can only win the award once in a lifetime
How do I vote?
Voting will take place on the platforms and you vote by logging in to the GFIIA site
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PROGRAM CALENDAR
Voting: September 9 – October 18 2024
Nomination: June 24 – August 11 2024
Award Night: Tuesday, 10 December 2024
WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW
About The Organizers
Human and Environmental Development Agenda (HEDA Resource Centre) is a non-governmental and non-partisan human rights and development league. It has the mandate to defend, protect and promote universally recognized human rights and environmental justice in Nigeria and Africa, in accordance with international standards. These objectives are pursued through research and publications, campaigns, human rights education and empowerment projects and programs.
At HEDA, we recognize the fact that there can be no sustainable economic development in an environment that is constantly pervaded with corruption and bribery. Thus the organization also focuses on programs to sustain democracy, based on accountability and participatory governance in the country.
