Ishaq Dan-Imam, Lokoja
Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, has been named among global icons to be honoured at the 5th Afro Awards 2026 in Los Angeles, United States, for excellence in leadership and humanitarian service.
The Governor is listed alongside American R&B star Adina Howard, legendary fashion designer Karl Kani, NBA star Russell Westbrook, and motivational speaker Tyrone DuBose in the prestigious Afro-centric excellence awards.
Founder and President of the Afro Awards, Chief Taiwo Oduala, disclosed this in a press statement issued in Lokoja on Tuesday.
Oduala said the awards ceremony, slated for October 10 in Los Angeles, California, will celebrate individuals and organisations that have touched lives and driven economic growth and community development.
Describing Governor Otti as a “distinguished and notable personality,” Oduala said his recognition adds a significant leadership and governance dimension to the 2026 edition.
“Gov. Otti’s inclusion places the spotlight on Abia State and Nigerian public leadership on an international platform,” he stated.
According to him, the 2026 edition will bring together an impressive gathering of distinguished personalities from Africa, the United States, the United Kingdom, and the global entertainment, business, political, and cultural communities.
“We believe that the 2026 edition will step up the ‘Afro Awards’ tradition of bringing together influential personalities who have made their marks in different sectors. This is bringing Africa and the World together,” Oduala said.
He noted that the awards continue to highlight diverse contributions shaping Africa’s image and influence on the global stage.
Past honorees of the Afro Awards include Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, Inglewood Mayor James T. Butts Jr., actor Richard Lawson, business magnate Aliko Dangote, Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, Air Peace CEO, Dr. Allen Onyema, music superstar Davido, Governor Ademola Adeleke, former President Goodluck Jonathan, First Lady of Kwara State Olufolake Abdulrazaq, First Lady of Sierra Leone Fatima Bio, Ghanaian stars Stonebwoy and Juliet Ibrahim, among others.
