In a colourful ceremony at the historic House of Lords, Senior High Chief (SHC) Alex Alegieuno Omiogbemi, Adolor of Uwanno Kingdom and President General of Emokhueme Community, was honoured with the Philanthropy Impact Through Education Award at the 15th African Achievers Awards.
This prestigious accolade, conferred within one of the world’s most revered democratic institutions, celebrated SHC Alex Alegieuno Omiogbemi’s lifelong commitment to expanding access to education, empowering youth, and fostering community development across Nigeria and the African continent.

Through the work of the Alex Alegieuno Omiogbemi Foundation (AAOF), SHC Alex has led a transformative movement rooted in justice, not charity. From establishing the first-ever Omiogbemi Secondary School in Emokhueme to launching the Emokhueme Education Trust Fund, his mission has remained clear: to ensure that no child is denied education due to circumstance.

The awards ceremony brought together a remarkable constellation of African dignitaries and global leaders. In attendance were Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State, Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano, the Deputy Speaker of the Nigerian House of Representatives, Hon. Benjamin Kalu, and the Majority Leader, Rt. Hon. Julius Ihonvbere and Zurina Saban of Africa50. Other luminaries included Mustapha Njie, CEO of TAF Africa Global, Mr. Khalil Halilu, CEO of NASENI, and Her Royal Majesty Olori Atuwase III, Queen of Warri Kingdom, whose advocacy and grace added great depth to the evening.
SHC Alex participated as a panellist at the Ease of Doing Business in Africa Conference, held at the House of Commons. Speaking alongside seasoned leaders and visionaries, he shared insight into bridging local innovation with global relevance an ethos reflected in his work as Group Managing Director of Rainbow Network Global Synergy Ltd, a dynamic conglomerate spanning oil and gas, construction, engineering, and hospitality.
In his acceptance speech at the Palace of Westminster, SHC Alex Alegieuno Omiogbemi delivered a heartfelt message that silenced the room:
“This award is not mine alone. First, it belongs to Emokhueme’s children, who walk miles every day, eager to access secondary education. It belongs to teachers and humanitarian organisations across Africa who converted makeshift spaces into classrooms. And it belongs to every quiet hand that gave, built, taught, and believed long before there were lights or names.
My journey began with a deep personal conviction. If my own children can receive the best education possible, why should another child be denied the same opportunity because of poverty? That question haunts and motivates me every day. It is what led us to build the Omiogbemi Secondary School the first in our community. It inspired the Emokhueme Education Trust Fund, chaired by distinguished sons of the soil, to ensure that no indigenous person is left behind.”
He added:

“This honour strengthens my resolve. While we have made progress, millions of African children still wait. Wait for books. Wait for the teachers. Wait for hope. But let them not wait in vain. Let this moment remind us that Africa’s transformation will not be imported. It must be built with a clear vision and collective action. We are building the future of a continent. And we are not stopping at Emokhueme. The goal is to reach at least 10,000 children by 2035 and we are on our way.”

Now in its 15th year, the African Achievers Awards continues to highlight individuals whose footprints shape the future of Africa through innovation, service, and integrity. This year’s theme; Acceleration for Impact: Driving Change, Transforming Africa, resonated throughout the night, as honorees such as the First Lady of Kwara State, Amb. Prof. Olufolake Abdulrazaq, Anti-Corruption Commissioner of Sierra Leone, Francis Ben Kaifala, Candace V. Mitchell of MYAVANA, and Cllr Jason Jackson, Mayor of Islington, were also celebrated.

SHC Alex Alegieuno Omiogbemi’s recognition not only affirmed his powerful legacy but signalled a call to action: to build futures through education, dignity, and purposeful leadership one child, one classroom, one community at a time.