Foundation Hails Recognition of Lamido of Africa After U.S. Fellowship Honour

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ABUJA, NIGERIA — The Lamido Chinedu Foundation has celebrated the induction of its Founder and President, Chief Nwoye-Oba Chinedu, popularly known as the Lamido of Africa and Ichie Eze-Oba of Ukpo, Dunukofia, as a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Management and Leadership (CIML), USA, describing the honour as a testament to his decades of exemplary leadership and commitment to humanitarian service.

The Foundation made this known in a statement issued by its Head of Media, Chief Mrs. Ifeyinwa Arafat Ezenwa, following the formal conferment of the prestigious fellowship on the renowned philanthropist and community leader.

According to the Foundation, the international recognition acknowledges Chief Nwoye-Oba Chinedu’s outstanding contributions to community development, youth empowerment, poverty alleviation, and nation-building through the numerous interventions of the Lamido Chinedu Foundation.

The honour was formally conferred by the Country Director of the Chartered Institute of Management and Leadership in Nigeria, Mr. Samuel Ojo, in what the Foundation described as another significant milestone in the life and service journey of its Founder.

The Foundation noted that the fellowship reflects the growing international recognition of Chief Nwoye-Oba Chinedu’s impact in promoting humanitarian causes and advancing initiatives that have improved the lives of countless individuals and communities across Nigeria.

It further stated that the recognition would serve as an inspiration for the Foundation to deepen its commitment to ethical leadership, sustainable development, and people-centred interventions aimed at addressing social and economic challenges.

Describing the honour as well deserved, the Foundation commended the Chartered Institute of Management and Leadership for identifying and recognising a leader whose values of integrity, compassion, accountability, and service align with the institution’s mission of advancing management and leadership excellence globally.

“The Foundation is immensely proud of this achievement and believes it will further inspire our Founder to deepen his commitment to ethical leadership, sustainable development, and humanitarian interventions across Nigeria and Africa,” the statement said.

The Foundation reaffirmed its support for Chief Nwoye-Oba Chinedu’s vision of building stronger and more resilient communities through investments in education, healthcare, youth development, economic empowerment, and poverty reduction initiatives.

Observers say the fellowship honour further strengthens Chief Nwoye-Oba Chinedu’s growing reputation as one of Nigeria’s leading philanthropists and community development advocates, whose efforts have continued to attract recognition beyond the country’s borders.

The Foundation concluded by congratulating its Founder on the achievement and expressing confidence that the recognition would motivate him to continue inspiring future generations through service, leadership, and dedication to humanity.

The Chartered Institute of Management and Leadership (CIML), USA, is an international professional body dedicated to promoting excellence in leadership and management through professional certification, capacity development, and membership programmes across various sectors worldwide.

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