Oye-Ekiti, Ekiti – In a momentous celebration of leadership and humanitarian service, Dr. Charles Chimezie (PhD), President of the NBM of Africa Worldwide, was conferred with the Innovation & Social Impact Excellence Award at the Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE) on Tuesday.

The award, presented during a distinguished ceremony on campus, recognizes Dr. Chimezie's transformative contributions to youth empowerment, groundbreaking innovation, and profound societal change across Nigeria and beyond.

Under his visionary stewardship, NBM of Africa has spearheaded initiatives like the recent renovation of Agbowhiame Primary School in Delta State, where a six-classroom block was commissioned alongside essential learning materials for pupils—hailed as a "symbol of hope" by Dr. Chimezie himself.

"This recognition... further affirms the visionary leadership and enduring impact of this regime in advancing the true spirit and ideals of the NBM of Africa Worldwide."
– Official NBM Statement

Dr. Chimezie, represented by the Western Regional Head, Ekiti Zonal Chairman and OC Legal, Ekiti Zone received the accolade amid applause from university dignitaries, students, and NBM members, underscoring the organization's deepening footprint in Ekiti State.

NBM of Africa, founded on principles of social justice, black excellence, and community upliftment, continues to "show the light" through education, infrastructure, and youth development.

This award at FUOYE—one of Nigeria's premier federal universities—elevates Dr. Chimezie's profile as a pan-African trailblazer, even as his PhD-credentialed leadership blends academic rigor with actionable impact.