Benin Humanitarian Leader Julienne Nutsugan to Receive International Leadership Award
AYOMIDE TIWATAYO, Lagos
Beninese humanitarian leader and entrepreneur, Mrs. Julienne Aguiah Nutsugan, will be honoured with an international leadership award in recognition of her outstanding contributions to women’s empowerment, community development and humanitarian service during the Educraft Global Creativity Cluster Initiative (EGCCI) programme scheduled for November 12, 2026, in Cotonou.
The award, presented by Educraft Global Impact Initiatives, recognises Mrs. Nutsugan’s sustained efforts in promoting female excellence and creating lasting positive change within local communities through humanitarian interventions and social development programmes.
Mrs. Nutsugan is the Founder and Executive Director of ONG Grâce Éternelle, a non-governmental organisation dedicated to supporting vulnerable women and disadvantaged communities across Benin. Through the organisation, she has championed initiatives that provide social, material and moral assistance while advocating greater economic and social inclusion for women.
Beyond her humanitarian work, she is also the Founder and Managing Director of Glamour Home Princesse, where she promotes entrepreneurship, business development and women’s economic participation.
Her latest recognition builds on the Distinction Femme d’Impact (Impact Woman Award) she received in Cotonou in August 2025 for her contributions to advancing female leadership and community development.
Mrs. Nutsugan will receive the award during the Leadership Award Presentation, Peace Advocacy and Launch of the Educraft Global Creativity Cluster Initiative (EGCCI) at the Ambassade de Paix du Bénin in Cotonou.
The event is expected to attract traditional rulers, entrepreneurs, development experts, creative industry professionals, diplomats and youth leaders from across Africa to promote leadership, peacebuilding and sustainable economic development.
Organisers said the EGCCI platform is designed to foster collaboration among creative professionals, entrepreneurs, educational institutions and development partners while encouraging skills acquisition, innovation and enterprise development.
Mrs. Nutsugan is among several distinguished personalities selected for recognition. Others include Alhaji Mubasiru Adetona, Chief Executive Officer of Only God is Wise Nigeria Limited; HRM Oba Najeemdeen Oladele Ayinla Odugbemi, Onilisa of Lisa Land; Mme Aremlle Edjo; Olabode Ibrahim Amoussa, President of OLABODE Foundation; Gaetan Dodji Dandjesso, Beninese President of Youth Students for Peace; Mme Maimouna Oulibaly, President of Ecowoman, Republic of Benin; Chief Dr. Rtn Jackie Adunni Kassim; HRM Queen Binagnon Djèvôdé, World Peace Ambassador Mondial Bénin; and Olori Onibeju Kudirat Rasaq-Balogun of Gemini Pearl Limited.
According to the organisers, the initiative aims to strengthen partnerships between Nigeria, Benin and other African countries by creating opportunities for young people, women, entrepreneurs and creative talents to transform their skills into sustainable businesses and employment.
They added that the programme reflects a commitment to celebrating leadership that delivers measurable social impact while promoting peaceful coexistence, cross-border collaboration and Africa’s growing creative economy.
The event will commence with a red-carpet reception at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 12, 2026, at the Ambassade de Paix du Bénin, Cotonou.
