Honored for leadership in banking excellence, financial inclusion, and national development in Sierra Leone.
Award Program: West Africa Heroes Awards
His Lordship Chief Justice Komba Kamanda
Recognized for judicial excellence, constitutional leadership, and strengthening the rule of law in Sierra Leone.
Mr. Francis Ben Kaifala, Esq.
Honored for transformative anti-corruption reforms, legal excellence, and strengthening governance in Sierra Leone.
Prof. Osman A. Sankoh, DSC, COR (Mallam O.)
Honored for outstanding contributions to higher education, literature, research culture, and national development in Sierra Leone.
Sheikh Abu Bakar Conteh
Honored for spiritual leadership, community development, and promoting peace and unity in Sierra Leone.
Dr. Sylvia Olayinka Blyden
2026 West Africa Heroes Awards honoree recognized for journalism, governance leadership, and civic impact.