The Executive Director of the Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) and Head of Transparency International (TI) Nigeria, Auwal Ibrahim Musa Rafsanjani, has been honoured with the Transparency International Amalia Award for Individual Professional Excellence in recognition of his outstanding leadership and commitment to the global fight against corruption.
The prestigious award was presented during the Transparency International Movement Awards Ceremony on July 1, 2026, marking the close of the TI Summit 2026, held from June 29 to July 1.
The Amalia Award, named after the late former Chair of Transparency International Armenia, Amalia Kostanyan, is one of the organisation’s highest honours. The Professional Excellence category recognises individuals who have demonstrated exceptional leadership, innovation and dedication to advancing transparency, accountability and anti-corruption efforts across the Transparency International movement.
Rafsanjani received the award for his sustained leadership in promoting transparency, democratic governance, accountability and anti-corruption reforms in Nigeria and beyond. Under his leadership, CISLAC has strengthened evidence-based policy advocacy, fiscal transparency, electoral integrity, public accountability and regional collaboration, making significant contributions to Nigeria’s anti-corruption landscape and the global Transparency International movement.
Presenting the award, Chair of Transparency International, François Valérian, praised Rafsanjani’s unwavering commitment to combating corruption and his exceptional leadership of Transparency International Nigeria.
Valérian said Rafsanjani had transformed TI Nigeria into a more visible and influential voice within the global anti-corruption movement through active participation in international conferences, policy engagements and collective advocacy initiatives.
He added that Rafsanjani’s resilience, principled leadership and impactful advocacy had strengthened the chapter’s reputation, describing his contributions to advancing transparency and accountability in Nigeria and across Africa as deserving of global recognition.
Reacting to the honour, Rafsanjani described the award as a recognition of the collective efforts of the CISLAC team, development partners and anti-corruption advocates committed to promoting integrity and good governance.
He reaffirmed his commitment to advancing democratic governance, institutional reforms and accountability across Nigeria, Africa and the global community.
The award further highlights CISLAC’s growing influence within the Transparency International movement and reinforces its commitment to strengthening democratic institutions, promoting good governance and fostering accountability.
