Hillary Akpua receives Doctorate Degree from American Management University, vows to touch more lives

Hillary Akpua receives Doctorate Degree from American Management University, vows to touch more lives

JOEL OLADELE, Abuja

Founder of the Great Achiever Initiative for Youth and Community Development, Dr. Hillary Akpua, has been conferred with a Doctorate Degree from American Management University, California, at the Visionary Leadership Conference 2024.

The conferment ceremony, held in Abuja on Friday, recognized Dr. Akpua’s outstanding work in pioneering leadership and community development.

In recognition of his global contribution to entrepreneurship development, he was also given an award  in Business Development and Management.

Addressing newsmen after the ceremony, Dr. Akpua expressed his gratitude for the honourary Doctorate award, stating that it was a privilege to receive the recognition. “I won’t take it for granted, it’s an opportunity to work harder, an opportunity to touch more lives and to also employ as many as possible to expand the good work,” he said.

The Great Achiever Initiative for Youth and Community Development focuses on the male child, with the aim of empowering them to become better individuals and ultimately contributing to a better society. According to Dr. Akpua, the organization’s main goal is to touch as many lives as possible.

“We are recognized because of what we are doing and the lives we touch in society,” Dr. Akpua emphasized. “We are going to push further to be the best in the world.”

Dr. Akpua’s initiative has been recognized for its impact on the community, and he believes that this recognition will attract more opportunities in the future. “We appreciate this honourary Doctorate award today and we know we’ll attract more in future,” he said.

The conferment ceremony was part of the Visionary Leadership Conference 2024, which had the theme “Pioneering Leaders with vision in a disruptive world.” The conference aimed to bring together leaders from various fields to share their experiences and best practices in leadership.

Other awardees include Dr. Hyelni Dari Dogo, Business Development and Real Estate Management; Dr. Onyeka Young Nwafor, Political and Project Management; Dr. Isiuwe Augustine Nwachukwu, Business Development and Project Management; Dr. Rebecca Omokamo Godwin Isaac, Real Estate Economic and Finance; Dr. Ojukwu Chinedu Patrick, Business Development and Project Management; Dr. Emmanuel Ebite, Business Development and Project Management; Dr. Fatima Yusuf Nuhu, Entrepreneur and Manpower Administration; Dr. Nihinlola Fafore Mary, Business Management and Leadership.

Dr. Akpua’s commitment to touching more lives is evident in his organization’s approach to community development. He believes that by connecting with more people, they can achieve their goals and make a greater impact.

“Touching more lives connects to more persons to meet up with what the Great Achiever Initiative for Youth and Community Development have to offer to the people,” he said.

As a pioneer in leadership and community development, Dr. Akpua’s vision is to inspire and empower others to join him in his mission to create a better society. With his newly conferred Doctorate Degree, he is poised to continue making a positive impact in his community and beyond.