The Principal, Petroleum Training Institute (PTI), Effurun, Delta State, Dr. Samuel Onoji, has been honoured with the prestigious award of ‘Most Outstanding Head of Africa Tertiary Institution on Campus Peace and Capacity Building 2024.’

Dr. Onoji received the award at the Africa Students Leaders General Assembly in Abuja, with the theme, ‘Pro-Africa Education System: Key to Unlocking Africa’s Potentials’.

In a statement, the President of All-Africa Students Union (AASU), Osisiogu Osikenyi, said the General Assembly offered a huge opportunity for notable student leaders to converge on the nation’s capital to deliberate on critical issues.

He said that student leaders from 32 African countries as well as some relevant educational stakeholders in Africa were present to discuss and chart a way forward for the African education system.

“In appreciating those contributing extraordinarily to the African educational system, the Principal of PTI Nigeria, Onoji, was decorated as the ‘Most Outstanding Head of Africa Tertiary Institution on Campus Peace and Capacity Building 2024.’

According to Osikenyi, the PTI CEO thoroughly deserves the honor bestowed upon him, applauding his tireless and strategic efforts to bring peace back to the troubled institution.

He said that Onoji equally topped other heads of tertiary institutions in Africa in capacity building of student union leaders in the outgoing year.

“Onoji’s exemplary leadership as the Principal of PTI has been a beacon of hope and inspiration to students, academia and other stakeholders of the Continental Education System.

“This feat and exceptional services by the PTI boss aligns with our mandate as the apex student body in Africa.

“As the continental body of African students, we implore other heads of tertiary institutions in Africa to borrow a leaf from Dr Onoji’s style of leadership which guarantees a peaceful academic environment and promotes student union leaders’ capacity-building for efficient service delivery,’’ he said.

Osikenyi said that Vice-President Kashim Shettima was also one of the recipients of the AASU Award 2024.