Eight Nigerians residing in the United Kingdom have been honoured with awards for breaking the glass ceiling at a ceremony organised by the Nigerian-British Business Forum in London.

The Outstanding Achievers awards highlight the outstanding performances of Nigerians in the diaspora, who break the odds to excel in foreign lands.

Records show that approximately 114,000 Nigerians reside in the UK as at July this year.

The awardees include Mrs Ibironke Adeagbo, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of IA-Foundation, the international group campaigning for the rights of Nigerian children to education.

Adeagbo is also a renowned chartered accountant in Nigeria and UK as well as Nigeria’s special envoy on health and safety.