Prof Okeke Receives Best Climate Change Advocate Award
Fadekemi Ajakaiye
The profile of Professor Okeke Gerald Ndubuisi has further risen with his winning the prestigious Best Climate Change Advocate of the Year Award.
Professor Okeke, a double professor of Climate Change and Sustainability and professor of Safety and Environmental Sustainability won this award at the 12th Edition of Nigeria Safety And Security (NSAS) Awards/Lecture to commemorate the 2025 ILO Day of Safety at Work in Lagos recently.
Professor Okeke who is the first professor of Climate Change and Environmental Sustainability in Africa was commended for his commitment and ” never give up spirit in promoting Climate Change
education in Africa and globally “
In his nomination letter signed by the Vice Chairman of the Media Center for Promotion of Safety Awareness (MCPoSA), Dr.
Fyneray Mbata, the organiser of the award said Prof. Okeke was shortlisted for the award in response to his many contributions to the development and practice of Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) and his consistent contributions to humanity particularly in the area of Climate Change and Environmental Sustainability.
Dr Mbata disclosed that the gathering was not just to present an award but to recognize a life long dedication and passion which ” takes years of perseverance and tireless commitment Responding, Prof. Okeke who is also the Deputy Vice Chancellor of Highstone Global University thanked the organiser for singling him out for honor out many better professional colleagues in the Climate Change sector.
He noted that the award was one of the best awards he has ever received.
In his words:” I never knew my little contributions to Climate Change is being monitored globally and locally.”
The colorful event held at the Lagos Chambers of Commerce and Industry Secretariat (LCCI) was graced by dignitaries and notable individuals that include the House Committee Chairman of the North West Development Commission, Dr. Suleiman Abubakar Gumi, who was Keynote Speaker.
