Maurice Michael Vunobolki to receive MIPAD award in New York

Chief Dr. Maurice Michael Vunobolki, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate for Adamawa State, has been selected to receive the 2026 Most Influential People of African Descent (MIPAD) Trailblazer Award.

The recognition ceremony will take place in New York City in conjunction with the 81st United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). The award honors individuals whose leadership and pioneering achievements have created a lasting societal impact.

MIPAD cited Vunobolki’s extensive career in Nigeria’s financial sector, including his work in banking, corporate leadership, and economic development. A Chartered Accountant and Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria, Vunobolki has over 25 years of professional experience. His background includes senior management roles at the former Oceanic Bank International PLC and coordination of the Federal Government/World Bank-supported North-East Multi-Sectoral Crisis Recovery Project (MCRP) in Adamawa State.