By Sewe Ishola,

The former Olori of Ife, Queen Zaynab-Otiti Obanor has been honoured with the Humanitarian of the Year award at an event during the UN General Assembly week.

The erstwhile queen shared the news on her Instagram with the caption:

Her Highness Queen Zaynab awarded Humanitarian of the Year by Kechie’s Project during UN Week in New York, for her outstanding contributions to women and children across the globe. Pictured with Board member, Barbara Modeste and Nkechi Ogbodo (Founder and President). #QueenZaynab#KechiesProject#HHZaynab#HumanitarianoftheYear

Other persons honouredduring the week included CNN anchor Don Lemon and former Nigerian President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan.

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