Philanthropist bags National Diaspora Merit Awards

Dr Omotade Omotosho, a philanthropist was recently honored at the 2024 National Diaspora Merit Awards. The event was held at the State house Auditorium, Presidential Villa Abuja. According to the organizers, Omotosho was awarded for his contributions in philanthropy and as a role model to other Nigerians in the Diaspora to emulate. Omotosho, who received […]

Dr Omotade Omotosho, a philanthropist was recently honored at the 2024 National Diaspora Merit Awards.

The event was held at the State house Auditorium, Presidential Villa Abuja.

According to the organizers, Omotosho was awarded for his contributions in philanthropy and as a role model to other Nigerians in the Diaspora to emulate.

Omotosho, who received his education in Nigeria, United States and United Kingdom is a professor with several institutions in the UK, Ireland, Italy and Poland.

During the Russian attack on Ukraine, the philanthropist during and his team at the Nigerians in Diaspora Organization were among the first responders at the Polish border.

He played a crucial role in assisting the Nigerian embassy with the smooth evacuation of Nigerians Students fleeing the conflict in Ukraine.

His philanthropic efforts and leadership skills have led him to serve as a consultant and adviser to the former Mayor of Kobylka, Poland, and the former Deputy Minister of Economic Development of Poland.

Over the years, the professor has been instrumental in strengthening Nigerian-Polish relations.

He is a key organizer of the commemoration of World War II anniversaries in Poland, honoring Mr. Agboola Brown, a Lagosian jazz who was the only African known to have participated in the Warsaw Uprising in 1944.

Last year, Dr. Omotade was also involved in translating the Nigerian Constitution into Polish Language for the parliamentary library in Poland and he is a member of the Polish Volunteer Firefighter.