The African Youth SDGs Achievers Awards are carefully managed to guard the credibility and ensure its sustainability. A committee of professionals drawn from different sectors will be appointed to provide oversight over the awards process. The Awards committee are eminent professionals comprising of the UN System, Government, Diplomatic Missions, Private Sector and Civil Society Organizations.

The 2026 Awards Committee members are:

Kwame Ofori

AKO Foundation- Ghana

Priscilla Fafa Dei-Tutu

AKO Foundation - Ghana

Dr. Anthonia Afia Aboraa Annan

Medical Doctor | Health Advocate | Community Health Leader, Ghana

Akinyemi Uthman Omotayo

President, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Nigeria

Dr. Abigail Amankwa-Boateng

Paediatric Resident, and Public Health Professional, Ghana

Samuel Oniyide

Development Practitioner, Nigeria

Lois Manyeyo kweiki Sabutey

Health Advocate | Health Researcher , Ghana

Abigail Lamptey

Financial Planning and Wealth Management Professional (FPWMP), UK

Akosua Marfo

Development Practitioner, Ghana

Philippa Abdulai Asamoah

Youth Advocate | Project Coordinator, Ghana