Ambassador Oluwayomi Oluwapelumi Receives Prestigious International Recognition

Nigerian social advocate and President of the Societal Concerns Initiative, Ambassador Oluwayomi Oluwapelumi, has been awarded the ‘Personality of the Year Award: 2024’ by India’s Chinmaya Foundation. The prestigious honor, presented on January 26, 2025, recognizes her exceptional contributions to social transformation and is awarded to only 21 individuals globally across various categories.  

The Chinmaya Foundation, headquartered in Odisha, India, is renowned for celebrating individuals who make significant societal impacts. Dr. Chinmaya Dash, the foundation’s founder and international chairman, commended Ambassador Oluwapelumi for her unwavering commitment to addressing social challenges and fostering harmony.  

As a passionate advocate for positive change, Ambassador Oluwapelumi has led numerous impactful initiatives in Nigeria. In April 2024, she spearheaded the Societal Concerns Endurance Walk, a campaign raising awareness about pressing societal issues and inspiring collective action. Her efforts earned her the Inspirational Young Persons Award in 2024 from the Nigerian Institute of Journalism (NIJ), further solidifying her reputation as a leader in societal betterment.  

Amb. Oluwayomi Oluwapelumi in company of co-awardee Mr Jamine Sanwoolu, Executive Assistant, Lagos State Office of Diaspora Affairs.LASDA. During the Eagle Award &Banquet 2024

This latest recognition adds to her growing list of accolades. In December 2024, she was honored in China for her work in fostering connections between communities.  

Amb. Oluwayomi Oluwapelumi Granting Interview on National Broadcast Station in Nigeria

Ambassador Oluwapelumi’s international acclaim highlights her dedication to driving meaningful social transformation and serves as a beacon of inspiration for changemakers worldwide.

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