President, Agriculture Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI), Chief Emeka Obegolu, SAN
The President of the Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI), Chief Emeka Obegolu, SAN, has congratulated the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of United Nigeria Airlines, Prof. Obiora Okonkwo, OFR, on the conferment of an honorary Doctor of Letters (D.Litt.) degree on him by Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti.
In a congratulatory letter dated October 22, 2026, Obegolu described the honour as a fitting recognition of Okonkwo’s outstanding contributions to education, aviation, entrepreneurship, philanthropy and national development.
The ACCI President also commended the airline executive for delivering the university’s 14th Convocation Lecture, titled “Functional Education and the Nigerian Project: Strategic Human Capital Development for National Renewal.” He noted that the lecture addressed a critical national issue and reinforced the importance of investing in human capital as a pathway to sustainable development.
Chief Obegolu observed that Okonkwo’s achievements as an entrepreneur, philanthropist and pioneer in Nigeria’s aviation industry demonstrate that effective business leadership extends beyond commercial success to encompass service to society and contributions to national progress.
According to the ACCI President, the honorary doctorate recognises a distinguished record of enterprise, service and commitment to advancing important sectors of the Nigerian economy.
He expressed confidence that the recognition would further encourage Okonkwo to contribute to the development of education, the growth of the aviation industry and the advancement of Nigeria’s broader development agenda.
Chieg Obegolu wished the United Nigeria Airlines chief continued success and greater accomplishments, expressing optimism that he would sustain his contributions to improving lives and supporting the country’s development.
The congratulatory message underscores ACCI’s recognition of business leaders whose achievements extend beyond their organisations to education, enterprise, philanthropy and the wider national economy.
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