'Unsung' Humanitarian from Benin Named ‘African of the Year’

Gregoire Ahongbonon of Benin has been named 'African of the Year' by Nigeria's Daily Trust for for "extra-ordinary work in caring for under-privileged people with mental disabilities" in Cote d'Ivoire, Benin and Togo. The influebtial Abuja-based nerwspaper says the annual award recognizes ordinary Africans who have "distinguished themselves in their various walks of life".

Gregoire Ahongbonon from Benin named 'African of the Year' by Daily Trust for "extra-ordinary work in caring for under-privileged people with mental disabilities."

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