The African Leadership Business School has honored Efosa Ogbeide, CEO of Cubana FMCG and Friends & Family Winery Ltd., with an Honorary Doctorate Degree (Honoris Causa) in Strategic Leadership and Change Management.

The ceremony, held at Sheraton Hotel, Ikeja, was attended by academics, business leaders, and policymakers who gathered to celebrate Dr. Ogbeide’s contributions to leadership and Nigeria’s economic growth.

Professor Joseph Mba, Dean of the Doctorate Programme, praised Dr. Ogbeide’s track record in driving innovation, job creation, and sustainable growth, noting that his leadership has set “a benchmark of resilience and impact” in Nigeria’s corporate space.

Reacting to the honor, Dr. Ogbeide expressed gratitude: “This recognition is a call to continue building sustainable businesses that create opportunities and inspire future generations. I’m deeply honored by the African Leadership Business School for this acknowledgment of my humble contributions.”

Ogbeide started his career as a distributor for Power Horse Energy Drink and Dangote Cement. With nearly two decades of building global brands like Cîroc, Johnnie Walker, The Singleton, Glenmorangie, and Friends & Family Wines he has been recognized as an Innovations Champion, known for developing consumer-centric ideas and building winning teams.

As the CEO and Co-Owner of Cubana FMCG, he drives branding, marketing, technology, and profitability strategies. Ogbeide holds a B.Sc. in Business Administration from Igbinedion University, Nigeria and a Master’s in International Business & Hospitality Management from the Swiss Hotel Management School, Switzerland.