By Faith Anisiobi, The Sight News
The President of the Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI), Chief Emeka Obegolu, SAN, has hailed United Nigeria Airlines Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Prof. Obiora Okonkwo, on his conferment of an honorary Doctor of Letters (D.Litt.) degree by Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti, describing the honour as recognition of his contributions to education, aviation, entrepreneurship, philanthropy and national development.
Obegolu, in a congratulatory letter dated October 22, described the honour as a fitting recognition of Okonkwo’s contributions to education, aviation, entrepreneurship, philanthropy and national development.
He also commended Okonkwo for delivering the university’s 14th Convocation Lecture, titled “Functional Education and the Nigerian Project: Strategic Human Capital Development for National Renewal.”
The ACCI president said the lecture addressed a critical national issue and underscored the importance of investing in human capital as a pathway to sustainable development.
He noted that Okonkwo’s achievements as an entrepreneur, philanthropist and pioneer in Nigeria’s aviation industry demonstrated that effective business leadership extended beyond commercial success to include social responsibility and contributions to national progress.
According to Obegolu, the honorary doctorate recognizes Okonkwo’s distinguished record of enterprise, service and commitment to advancing key sectors of the Nigerian economy.
He expressed confidence that the recognition would further inspire the airline executive to contribute to educational development, the growth of the aviation industry and Nigeria’s broader development agenda.
Obegolu wished Okonkwo continued success and greater accomplishments, expressing optimism that he would sustain his contributions to improving lives and advancing national development.
