Osahon Okubo Honoured with Prestigious Georgia Citizen Award, AEMA Black Prize at AEGC Global Economic Summit in New York

Mary Nnah

In a momentous occasion of international recognition, Mr. Osahon Okubo has been bestowed with two esteemed awards – the Georgia Citizen Award and the AEMA Black Prize at the African Economic Global Convergence (AEGC) 2025 Summit held in New York recently.
The summit, which ran concurrently with the 80th United Nations General Assembly, brought together global dignitaries, investors, diplomats, and innovators from over 40 countries.

The Georgia Citizen Award was presented to Mr. Okubo in recognition of his outstanding civic leadership and cross-cultural diplomacy, while the AEMA Black Prize honoured his remarkable work in empowering youth, enabling inclusive investment, and bridging economic opportunities between Africa and the global North.

“Mr. Okubo represents the very best of Africa’s next-generation visionaries — bold, unrelenting, and globally relevant. These awards are a tribute to his work and a call to scale his impact even further,” said McEva Temofe, Convener of the AEGC 2025 Summit.

As Mr. Okubo continues to make waves on the global stage, his recognition serves as a rallying call for African excellence and continental representation at the highest levels of influence and innovation. He is expected to continue serving as a beacon for emerging leaders across Africa as preparations begin for AEGC Malta and Beijing 2026.