Adamawa First Lady, Lami Fintiri, wins National Humanitarian Award

By Semen Isaiah Lerum

The First Lady of Adamawa State, Hajiya Lami Ahmadu Fintiri, has been recognized nationally for her outstanding humanitarian contributions, clinching the coveted First Lady of the Year (Health Care & Grassroots Empowerment) award at the 2025 Nigerian Humanitarian Awards.

Her Excellency was honoured for her impactful interventions in maternal health, child immunisation, and her continuous efforts to expand access to inclusive healthcare services at the grassroots level in Adamawa State.

The award was presented by the Humanitarian Achievements and Outreach Foundation, following a competitive public voting process that spotlighted the transformative work of First Ladies across the country.

Hajiya Lami shared the spotlight with two other notable recipients:

Mrs. Nkechinyere Mbah, First Lady of Enugu State, who emerged as First Lady of the Year (Women Empowerment & Community Development) for her strides in vocational training, small-scale business support, and rural development initiatives.
Hajiya Hadiza Umar Namadi, First Lady of Jigawa State, honoured as First Lady of the Year (Girl Child Support & Community Development) for her passionate work promoting girls’ education, menstrual hygiene, and school enrollment campaigns.

The award ceremony is set to take place on Friday, August 22, 2025, at the prestigious Nicon Luxury Hotel in Abuja, as part of the Nigerian Humanitarian Awards, Summit & Magazine Launch.

This year’s event carries the theme “Building Bridges of Hope: Transforming Lives with Compassion and Innovation,” and promises a robust agenda including keynote addresses, an impact lab workshop, and the unveiling of the 2025 edition of the Humanitarian Impact Magazine, which will highlight the work of changemakers from across the country.

Hajiya Lami’s recognition stands as a testament to her unwavering commitment to improving lives and empowering communities in Adamawa and beyond.