Nigerian Amanda ‘Chirpy’ Obidike has been awarded one of the prestigious United Kingdom young people’s awards, The Diana Award, instituted in memory of Diana, the Princess of Wales. The Diana Award is the most prestigious accolade a young person aged 9 – 25 years can receive for their social action or humanitarian work. Obidike was among the 350 recipients, including some other Nigerians, that were announced during the virtual award ceremony on Monday. Reacting to the award, Obidike stated that Princess Diana was an embodiment of courage and kindness, while she created awareness on several humanitarian issues. Our reporter joined the train to and fro Lagos from Ibadan and tells his experience in this report…Nigerian Amanda Obidike Nigerian Amanda Obidike

Source: Nigerian Tribune June 30, 2021 20:36 UTC