The Traditional Custodian of Community Enlightenment
“A legendary traditional ruler, a bridge-builder, and an unwavering advocate for grassroots enlightenment. Ruling for over five decades, HRH Gwamna Awan understood that the ultimate security and freedom of his people lay in the acquisition of knowledge. He used his royal stool not just to govern, but to aggressively champion the establishment of schools, welcoming missionary and state educational institutions to thrive in his domain. His long, peaceful reign was a masterclass in how traditional leadership can catalyze community[1]led development and basic education access for the rural child. For his historic devotion to community enlightenment and the promotion of human dignity, HRH Gwamna Awan is posthumously inducted into the Education Hall of Fame.”