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HOPe Africa International, TB Joshua Is Emerging The 1st African Prophetic Pastoral Award Winner
Over the years HOPe Africa is concerned with organizational awards in United States, the last awards were conducted in 2011.
This is the first of its kind, being conducted outside the shores of United States, based on popular demand, it was measured and considered to extend to Africa as the name clearly stated; offering healthy choices and services within the continent.
HOPe AfricA is a nonprofit, public charity organization, formed to provide care for the poor, elderly, veterans and people with disabilities in AmericA & AfricA, needing health care services, medical equipment, medications, supplies and nutrition; including but not limited to: moral, psychological, emotional, and social well-being, nurturing them to have human dignity and decency the remainder of their lives on earth since 2000. Amongst its objectives, HOPe AfricA Recognizes, Rewards and Awards; Partners, Donors, Philanthropist with exceptional proven accomplishments.
Apart from United Nations (UN), our partners are: Salvation Army, American Red Cross, Burlington Community Foundation, Heart to Heart International, etc. Together with our network of partners, made tremendous donations to Africa and America. Currently, writing a book on “The Best Aging Practice in Africa”, shipping donations to Individually Displayed Persons (IDPs) in Nigeria and planning to set up simple-sustainable structures offering identified services.
How African Prophetic Pastoral Award came about; two years ago, a volunteer board member proposed the inclusion of “Pastoral Award”, the proposal received overwhelming endorsements. The proposer Jemmar Fleming, American-Anguilla Citizen was asked to develop the criteria and champion the search for the best Pastor in consultation with board members.
Board reminded Pastor Fleming rules must be followed to the latter, 18 months’ timeframe, internet evaluations, including at least one travel to each region is necessary or work with trusted proxy. May also undertakes a couple of secret praises, worship, fellowship with parishioners.
More strictures used for award are: Evangelism, Mission, Charities, Community Services, Spiritual Gifts- Prophetic, Healing, Word, Miracles, Humanitarian work, Governmental influence, International Acceptance, Number of years in ministry, Number of ministers and Ministries under leadership. A total score of 89% – 100% determines overall winner!
Over 30 African Pastors was carefully selected for this exercise, 4 pastors made the final list. Below are the pastors with their scores of each region:
· Pastor Paseka Mboro Motsoeneng 87.5 % (South Africa);
· Pastor Gary Skinner 88% (East Africa);
· Pastor Jerry Antonie 85.5% (Central Africa) and
· Prophet TB Joshua 90.5% (West Africa)
Reading the above, Prophet TB Joshua from West Africa – Nigeria is currently leading the selection process, with the highest scores. Meanwhile, recommendations and appeals to pastor’s respective countries/regions are expected to conclude exercise (5% is allotted), must be turned in not later than February 15th. 2016.
The 1st. African Prophetic Pastoral Award Winner will be determined in a couple weeks, when all compilations are finally compared, reviewed and approved. Pastor with the highest score will be contacted by courier immediately.
Part of the criteria is, a couple of humanely beneficial projects will be undertaken at the country of the overall winner of the “African Prophetic Pastoral Award Winner”. Among the projects are:
· Training, development and certification of nurse assistants (auxiliary nurses);
· Setting up International standard children and adult daycares;
· Providing teaching aids, basic needs, food, clothes, etc.;
· Free annual medical checkups and monthly physical checkups;
· Elderly supported housing, schools/care for people with disabilities;
· Veterans Exchange Program;
· First Aid and CPR trainings;
· Subsidized medicine and medical deliveries;
· Free annual international physicians’/nurse visits;
· Tracing and uniting separated families at disasters, etc.
In considering any of the above, partnership is soughted with interested; government, organizations or individuals, specifically to provide secured buildings to commence any of the aforementioned. Pending movement towards permanent locations. Whatever way either this is perceived, the outcomes are far reaching the needy, providing free-affordable healthcare, healthy living and job creation.
For award presentation ceremony, five members have been approved to determine where and when award will take place. Among the team are: Pastor Jemmar Fleming, London Haringey Housing Manager Mr. William John. Possibly the founder and chief executive officer of HOPe Africa will be in attendance.
When contacted Mr. Francis John the founder of HOPe Africa and Chief Executive seem to appreciate the new award category, promised to expand award to other areas of paramount needs, while addressing supplies of basic needs in a timely manner, without discrimination. He also thanked volunteers and participants in the exercise, and wish to congratulate whosoever emerged winner of 1st. African Prophetic Pastoral Award.
FirstBank Empowers SMEs with AI-Driven Growth Strategies, Hosts SMEConnect Webinar
Lagos, 20 March 2026 – FirstBank, West Africa’s premier financial institution and financial inclusion services provider, is pleased to announce the upcoming edition of the SMEConnect Webinar scheduled to hold on Tuesday, 31 March 2026. The event will equip small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with the knowledge and tools to harness the power of Artificial Intelligence (AI) for business growth.
This edition is strategically curated to inform and educate SMEs on how AI can be applied to scale their businesses in today’s rapidly evolving digital economy. The chosen theme, “AI for Business Growth: From Adoption to Integration and Scalable Impact,” reflects the growing importance and timeliness of AI as one of the most influential trends shaping the SME business landscape. The session will provide SMEs with actionable insights on how to leverage AI to enhance productivity, streamline operations, strengthen customer engagement, and make smarter, data-driven decisions.
The SMEConnect webinar will feature experts, including Temitope Odude, Senior AI Solutions Architect at Microsoft as a guest speaker. Odude will provide credible and globally relevant perspectives on how SMEs can successfully adopt and integrate AI into their everyday business operations. Other speakers include Abednego Ugwueke, Head of Digital Channels and Ibidun Adedewe, Head of SME Acquisition & Partnerships at FirstBank.
Speaking ahead of the event, Chuma Ezirim, Group Executive, e-Business and Retail Products at FirstBank, said “SMEs are the backbone of the Nigerian economy, and at FirstBank, we recognise that the economy cannot thrive without them. As a committed growth partner to SMEs, this session reinforces our strong focus on innovation, demonstrated through initiatives such as the use of AI‑enabled credit scoring to deliver fast, instant loans to micro‑SMEs, with over ₦1 trillion disbursed to support customers’ financial needs. Building on this foundation, we are equipping business owners with the right knowledge and practical insights on Artificial Intelligence to help them scale in the short term and drive sustainable growth. I encourage every business owner to participate in this session to gain hands‑on guidance on integrating AI into everyday business operations.”
SME owners and entrepreneurs can register for the webinar at https://firstbanknigeria.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_cUr1LhWFQXymTqWtONOOVg
SMEConnect Webinar series is one of FirstBank’s signature platforms for supporting SMEs with practical knowledge and strategic insights. The Bank has consistently won awards for impacting businesses and for providing innovative solutions for customers and other stakeholders, including SMEs.
The Bank was named Best SME Bank in Nigeria and Best SME Bank in Africa by TAB Global Excellence in Retail Finance Awards for 2 years as at 2025. The Bank also won the SME Financier of the Year- Nigeria awarded by The Digital Banker.
EvaluatePR to Explore “PR After the Algorithm: Trust, Truth & Intelligence in 2026
P+ Measurement Services, Nigeria’s leading independent media intelligence and PR measurement agency, will host the 31st edition of its flagship thought-leadership platform, EvaluatePR, on Friday, March 27, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. (WAT).
Themed “PR After the Algorithm: Trust, Truth & Intelligence in 2026,” this virtual session will convene professionals across public relations, communications, and media measurement to explore how algorithms, artificial intelligence, and digital ecosystems are reshaping reputation management, media influence, and audience trust.
With the increasing role of automation in communications, the event will challenge professionals to rethink how credibility is built and sustained in a fast-evolving digital landscape, while emphasizing the need for transparency, ethical measurement, and strategic intelligence.
The session will feature a distinguished lineup of speakers representing diverse expertise across global communications, media intelligence, and analytics: Felicia Nugroho – Director, Analytics & Insights, Maverick Indonesia / Chair, Asia Pacific & International Board Director, AMEC; Cyrille Djami – Founder & Publisher, CommsOfAfrica; Strategic Communications, Editorial and Influence Consultant; Amrita Sidhu – Managing Director, Medianet / Director & Board Representative, AsiaNet / Board Member, AMEC; and Satira Osemudiamen Oreweme – Principal Consultant, Satira Media & Public Relations Limited.
Together, they will lead insightful discussions on how communicators can navigate the intersection of technology and trust, maintain authenticity in automated environments, and leverage data-driven intelligence to deliver meaningful communication outcomes.
Participation in the session is free, with access available via the official registration link:
https://bit.ly/4stWjUh
ZENITH BANK APPOINTS KENNEDY OKWUDILI AS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Zenith Bank Plc has announced the appointment of Mr. Kennedy Onuwa Okwudili as an Executive Director of the bank effective May 1, 2026. The appointment, which is consistent with the bank’s tradition and succession strategy of grooming leaders from within, will further strengthen the bank’s Executive Management.
Mr. Okwudili graduated with a Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Accounting in 1998 from the University of Maiduguri, Nigeria, with a Second Class Upper division. He obtained a Masters of Business Administration (MBA) from the Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria in 2008 and a Masters of Science in Accounting from Veritas University, Abuja, Nigeria in 2021.
Mr. Okwudili has over twenty-five years of cognate banking experience spanning credit and marketing, treasury, compliance as well as operations and had at different times worked in various zones and departments of the bank. He is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN), 2013, a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN), 2024 and an Associate of the Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria (CITN), 2016.
He has attended several Executive Education Programmes both within and outside the country, including: Senior Leadership Development Programme at the Lagos Business School, Corporate Directorship Programme at the Harvard Business School and Oxford Advanced Management and Leadership Programme at the University of Oxford, SAID Business School.He is currently the President of Catholic Bankers Association of Nigeria (CBAN) and a member of the Noble Order of the Knights of St. John International (KSJI).
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