Professor Okeke Gerald Ndubuisi, also known as Africa’s first Professor of Climate Change and Environmental Sustainability, has been honoured at the Global Impact Summit held at the Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Abuja.
The diplomatic event, which brought together ambassadors and top government officials from several countries, was centred on the theme, “Integrating the Global Framework.”
The gathering attracted representatives from countries including the United States, United Kingdom, Netherlands, Singapore, India, South Africa, Kenya, Liberia and Namibia, among others.
Prof. Okeke was one of the major speakers at the high-level event, where he joined other international figures in discussions on global cooperation and issues relating to climate change and environmental sustainability.
He was also presented with a Global Award during the event in recognition of his work and contributions to climate change advocacy and environmental sustainability.
Prof. Okeke Gerald Ndubuisi was accompanied to the prestigious global event by his wife, Amb. Engr. Dr. Ngozi Gift Okeke, who joined him as he represented his community and country on the international platform.
His participation at the summit marked another major moment in his career, placing his work on climate change and environmental sustainability before an international audience of diplomats, government officials and other stakeholders.
The development was warmly celebrated by the Umulogho Ancient Kingdom and the wider Obowo community, with members expressing pride in Prof. Okeke’s recognition and participation in the international gathering.
Prof. Okeke has continued to advocate for greater attention to climate change and environmental sustainability, focusing on issues that affect communities in Africa and the wider world.
His appearance at the summit also provided an opportunity for African perspectives on climate and environmental challenges to feature in a diplomatic setting involving representatives from different parts of the world.
Members of the Umulogho community described the recognition as a proud moment for the kingdom and Obowo, celebrating Prof. Okeke’s academic journey and his emergence on an international platform.
The community congratulated Prof. Okeke on the honour and expressed hopes that his work would continue to contribute to efforts aimed at addressing climate change and promoting environmental sustainability in Africa and beyond.