2026 GLOBAL IMPACT AND INSPIRING LEADERSHIP AWARDS: WINNERS ANNOUNCED

The United Organisation for Education and Sports Development Africa has officially announced the complete list of recipients for the 2026 Global Impact and Inspiring Leadership Awards.

The nomination and application window opened on March 30, 2025, and closed on September 30, 2025, with submissions received from multiple continents, including strong participation from Africans in the Diaspora.

From a competitive pool of over 751 entries, a final group of distinguished personalities was selected across the fields of governance, public service, international relations, entertainment, business, education, sports, arts, and healthcare.

Award Ceremony

The official investiture ceremony will take place on July 18, 2026, in Enugu State, Nigeria. 

At the ceremony

Awardees will receive the Global Impact and Inspiring Leadership Awards.

Thereafter, they will be issued the Commonwealth Society of Nigeria Ambassadorial Awards, in recognition of their international relevance and contribution to development, peace building, and diplomacy.

Diversity & Diaspora Representation

The 2026 edition has been one of the most continent-spanning and Diaspora-inclusive cycles to date, bringing together:

Government officials

Diplomats

Diaspora leaders

CEOs and entrepreneurs

Artists and entertainers

Educators

Healthcare practitioners

Civil society advocates

2026 Global Impact and Inspiring Leadership Awardees

● H.E. Peter Obi, Emeritus Governor of Anambra State, Nigeria.

● H.E. Rt. Hon. Barr. Peter Ndubisi Mbah, Governor of Enugu State, Nigeria.

● Hon. Dr. Alex Otti, Governor of Abia State, Nigeria.

● Hon. Okwara Kenneth Okechukwu, Executive Chairman, Ideato South LGA, Imo State, Nigeria.

● Rotarian Titus Anekperechi Alagba, Coordinating Chairman Emeritus Nigerians in Diaspora Organisation (NIDO) Worldwide / Chairman NIDO Africa and Diaspora Desk Officer (DDO) Oji-River LGA, Enugu State.

● Hon. Ocheje Danjuma Alex, Chief Superintendent of Police, Delta State Command, Nigeria.

● Hon. Agu Livingstone Chiagozie, Academic Records Officer, Enugu State University of Science and Technology, Nigeria.

● High Chief Maurice Akueme, CEO, Mexol Group UK, and President, Maurice Akueme Foundation.

● Dist. Monalisa Chinda, Nollywood Actress, UN Ambassador, and Director General, Monalisa Foundation.

● Dist. Ezeh Evuka Ngozi Florence, Nollywood Actress.

● Actor Gregory Artus Frank, Liberian–Nigerian Actor, and Director General, Artus Frank Foundation.

● Hon. Harry B. Anyanwu, Nollywood Actor and Singer.

● Sir Tega Leonard, Nollywood Actor.

● Hon. Chinonso Amadi, Film Producer, and DG, OG Best Movies Nigeria.

● Hon. Ogechukwu Amadi Frank, Nollywood Film Producer and Director.

● Hon. Daniel K. Daniel, Nigerian–American Actor.

● Hon. Shire Nwachukwu, London-based Nigerian Actor.

● Hon. Shire Nwaeze, London-based Nigerian Actor.

● Dist. Tessy Diamond, Nollywood Actress.

● Sir Charleston Ogochukwu Ebelechukwu, Nigerian–American Singer.

● Artist Ogbonna Victor, Hip-Hop Artist.

● Artist Izuchukwu Collins, Afrobeat Artist (The Voice of Africa).

● Artist Evang. Osita Mmuolokwu, Gospel Singer and Minister.

● Hon. Michael Ofoegbu, Africa Representative, FIFA, and DG, Chameleon International Football Sport Academy.

● Sir Edwin Agu, Principal, Model Comprehensive Boys Secondary School, Enyi, Oji River, Enugu State, Nigeria.

● Dr. Folayinmi Ruth, Federal Ministry of Health, Nigeria.

● Oledinma Kenechukwu, Nigerian Medical Association.

● Mrs. Nnebe Mercy Ukamaka, Headmistress.

● Comr. Marton Vadasz, Hungarian Advocate for Good Governance.

● Rt. Comr. Emmanuel Ovamiku Jimoh, Operational Supervisor, ABC Transport PLC, Nigeria.

● Chief ThankGod McDonald Iriruaga, President, NIDO Liberia, Board Member, NIDO Africa, and CEO, Suthag Charity Foundation, Liberia