The speakers, including Erelu Bisi Fayemi, Simon Kolawole, Kadaria Ahmed, and others, praised Shettima for using the MacArthur Foundation to support individuals and NGOs in Nigeria, promoting transparency and credibility in governance.

The founder of the Akin Fadeyi Foundation, Akin Fadeyi, said, “The Impact Series with Kole Shettima’ was put together not only to celebrate the anti-corruption investor but to create a forum for members of the civil society community to engage, evaluate and give advice where necessary on good governance and fighting against corruption.”

He described Shettima as one change agent who lived and woke with a thought on how to better Nigeria.

“Today is special for me because we all gather on this platform to speak about one man who has done a lot to change our country’s narrative. Dr Shettima is one man who has created a way to hold Nigerian leaders accountable despite the challenges associated with such an endeavour.

“Shettima has made it possible for us to look power in the face and ask questions where necessary. To me, he is a real hero and we must all begin to learn one or two things from him to further impact our various societies,” Fayemi said.

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