Nigerian twin sisters, Eduek and Uforo Nsentip have been awarded the 2023 Diana Award for inspiring positive change in their community and the country.
The 20-year-old twins from Akwa Ibom State, who are currently third-year medical students at the University of Uyo, are the first recipients of the award from their state.
They were honoured with the award for their work through their nonprofit organization, the Nsentip Twins Foundation, which they founded in 2019. Their organization focuses on impacting humanity and protecting nature by promoting the United Nations’ global goals.
The Diana Award, a charity established in memory of Diana, Princess of Wales, aims to develop and inspire positive change in the future of young people, based on Princess Diana’s belief that young people have the power to change the world.
Tessy Ojo, the CEO of the Diana Award, congratulated the recipients and highlighted their demonstration of the power of young people to make a difference, a belief shared by Princess Diana.
Ojo added, “We know by receiving this honour they will inspire more young people to get involved in their communities and begin their change-making journey.”
Eduek’s work focuses on girls’ education, gender-based violence, and period poverty. She initiated the Girls Community for Change project, which has provided mentorship to nearly 10,000 girls.
Uforo’s work revolves around health, education, gender equality, and climate action. Through her Rekindled World project, she has impacted approximately 23,000 people, raising awareness about the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDGs) and promoting education for social change.