Cardinal Francis Arinze of the Roman Catholic Church and Enenche Paul, Senior Pastor, Dunamis Int’l Gospel Centre, are two clerics who have made the list of 100 Most Reputable Africans, 2020.

According to the organisers, the selection criteria are Integrity, Visibility and Impact.

The ranking, released in alphabetical order, features 47 women and 53 men from diverse sectors including; Leadership, Entertainment, Advocacy, Education and Business.

Eight Nigerians made the 2020 ‘roll of honour’ released on Tuesday by Reputation Poll International, organisers of the annual event, on its website.

President of the African Development Bank (AFDB), Akinwumi Adesina, Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, former Minister of Finance and six other Nigerians, have been named among the 100 Most Reputable Africans.

Other Nigerians who made the list include Folorunso Alakija, businesswoman and philanthropist; Justice Ishaq Bello, Chief Judge of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT); Femi Otedola, Chairman Forte Oil PLC and Tony Ojobo, a Public policy expert.

“The above luminaries are joined by other great Africans who are celebrated for their Social Impact, and Social Entrepreneurship, that are transforming businesses in Africa and affecting lives positively without controversy”.

Reputation Poll is acclaimed globally for its annual ranking of the 100 Most Reputable People on Earth and Most Reputable CEOs in various countries. (NAN)