Dr. Abiodun Essiet, the Senior Special Assistant to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Community Engagement (North Central), has been honoured with the Senior Special Assistant of the Year (Public Engagement & Delivery) award at the 100 Most Influential Progressives Award 2026 organised by The Progressives Magazine.
The award recognises her outstanding contributions to grassroots engagement, peacebuilding, community development, and effective public service delivery across the North Central region. Since her appointment, Dr. Essiet has continued to champion initiatives focused on strengthening citizen participation, promoting inclusive governance, and fostering collaboration between communities and government institutions.
The recognition has been widely described as a testament to her commitment to community driven leadership and the Renewed Hope agenda of the Tinubu administration