Nigerian Female Pastor Awarded Peace Prize For Campaigns Against Boko Haram

A Nigerian female pastor and activist, Esther Ibanga who has campaigned against extremist group, Boko Haram was on Tuesday Feb. 24th awarded a Japanese peace prize worth $170,000. According to report, The Niwano Peace Foundation said it has awarded Ibanga its 20 million yen annual prize for her tireless vocal protest against Boko Haram killings, kidnappings and pressuring central and local governing officials to fight back against the extremists.

"Esther has worked extensively to foster and facilitate reconciliation between conflicting religious and tribal groups, setting up an organization that has all tribal women leaders on its membership" the Buddhist group-backed foundation said.

With the dwindling Naira-Dollar exchange rate, $170,000 would be about N34 million. Congratulations to her!