The 2023 edition of the Africa Illustrious Award, has been scheduled to be held on October 13th, 2023 at the Lagos Oriental Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos.
In the previous editions of the Award, many prominent Africans including Prof. Patrick Lumumba have been recognised for extraordinary afrocentric ideas, that are shaping the continent for good. Also, former Nigerian President, Goodluck Jonathan was honoured in the earliest edition and the honour was graciously received by the former President. Many other recipients like Prof. Charles Esimone have also been recognised for exceptional university administration. In sports, Chioma Ajunwa, Joseph Yobo, John Ogu, among others have been honoured. Similarly, many iconic political leaders across Africa have also been recognised.
For this year’s edition, Africa Illustrious Award is set to recognise another set of trailblazers across continental Africa, in various works of life, whose works are moving their communities forward. Also, some impactful organisations will be honoured as well.
In a statement signed by Dr. Arinze Madueke, for Africa Illustrious Award, the organisation empahsied its commitment to celebrating excellence so as to entrench it in Africa.
“This year, like in the previous years, Africa Illustrious Award will be honouring men and women of African descent, whose work has a remarkable bearing on the fortunes of their community. Some Africans have been distinguished in their various contributions to community development, some in sports, some in political leadership, some in business and entrepreneurship. Yet, others in Technology invention and innovation, in agriculture, in academia, and in personal character.
The whole idea is to create a chain of good and acceptable quality service across Africa, through the personal examples shown by the award recipients”, the press statement reads in part.
Speaking about the expectations for this year’s edition of the Africa Illustrious Award, the organisers promised to maintain the highest level of meticulous selection of the best and most deserving of the honour across continental Africa. “…the 2023 edition of the Africa Illustrious Award, promises to bring Africa’s excellence to the limelight just once again, by parading bright and focused Africans doing things that are changing their communities for good,” the organisers assured.
Ebuka graduated with a second-class upper-division degree in Political Science from the University of Calabar in Nigeria. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master's Degree in Political Science with a specialization in Government and Development Studies from Nnamdi Azikiwe University in Awka, Nigeria. His academic background and professional experience have equipped him with a deep understanding of political dynamics and governance issues.
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