As the world journeyed into the New Year 2023 from December 31, 10 young Africans between the ages of 16-23 from Zambia, Morocco, Cameroon, Zimbabwe, Nigeria, South Sudan, Malawi, Benin Republic, Uganda and Ghana were introduced to the world at the 10th Future Africa Leaders Award Ceremony.

The winners were celebrated and meritoriously awarded for their awe-inspiring achievements in agriculture, health, technology, community education, advocacy etc.

Since inception, the Future Africa Leaders Foundation (FALA) has contributed significantly to identifying, celebrating, supporting and mentoring young brimming Africans who have intrinsically answered the call to leadership in their local communities, and have excellently pioneered diverse inventive grassroot projects, poised to provide home grown solutions to combat Africa’s challenges in today’s world.

In his opening address, the founder and host of the Future Award Leaders Award, Pastor Chris Oyakhilome, explained the emphasis on Africa by the foundation;

“Our work is global, but we are aware of the peculiar situation in African countries where leadership is much needed, and this initiative is our contribution to building leaders from their youths, it’s the reason for this award.

In the past few years, we have witnessed very inspiring feats achieved by our young people; we keep looking out for more across African countries and quite frankly, there’s so much to see. When you get to review their work, you’d be amazed that most of it is unheard. Africa is not in the bad and terrible situation that’s painted, no; it’s a hopeful place, full of hope, strength and courage.

Pastor Ifeoma ChiemekaChief Operating Officer (COO) LoveWorld Incorporated

saiid ” The Chris Oyakhilome Foundation International reflects the divine teachings and inspirational message of the Man of God Rev Chris Oyakhilome and drives our ideologies for nation building, promoting educational programs for the improvement of the society we live in, fostering collaboration through social impact and various Governmental bodies both locally and internationally.

‘ It also seeks benefit the most vulnerable people and communities in countries and regions of the world.

” Various agencies function under the auspices of the Chris Oyakhilome Foundation; the Inner city Mission, Bible for all Mission, Trauma care Foundation international, Volunteers Medical corps, Future Africa leaders’ foundation, to mention a few, in carrying out its various projects

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In the Year 2022 alone the foundation carried out various projects under the auspices of Chris Oyakhilome foundation International.

” We Commissioned three new  Tuition-Free mission schools bringing the total to 12 around the world. in, Ewu, Edo State, Ibeju-Lekki Lagos, and Murbai community Taraba state, North East Nigeria: Our educational programme  have impacted over 6.9m children cumulatively though our schools, children’s centers. Community school partnerships through BTS from surrounding communities.

” FALA also donated N500m to Obasanjo presidential library.” she said.

The occasion was chaired by former President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, his Excellency, President Olusegun Obasanjo, and had in attendance, 2011 Nobel Peace Laureate, Leymah Roberta Gbowee, as special guest of honour.

In his keynote address titled ‘The Imperishable of life, here and there, President Olusegun Obasanjo explained the importance of walking in wisdom in the short time we have on earth. He took his opening text from Psalm 90.12 KJV- “So teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom”, and explained that wisdom is the quality of having experience, knowledge understanding and good and sound judgement and that we were made to serve humanity and God.

The special guest of honour, Nobel Laureate Leymah Roberta in her address, shared a riveting story of her humble beginning, which saw her from the brink of suicide; a refugee with no self-esteem, no money but had the courage to stand up for something, and contributed significantly to bringing peace to her country and was instrumental to installing a first female President in Africa and eventually wining  a Nobel Laureate. She said,

“I Stand here tell you that the promise is in Africa. Sometimes we look outside for what we think we can get, but if you look around you and under your feet, you will see the promise. I encourage the young people, strive for what you want. Don’t always look outside, try to be the change you wish to see..Pastor Chris has shown us the way by mentoring and helping the next generation of African leaders, and I’m saying to you all, let us join hands together. In the Diaspora, there is no Liberian, no Nigerian, no South African; we are all called Africans.. Ladies and gentlemen, this is our continent. God has given it to us, therefore let us go out there and make the Africa that we want to see.”

As the Foundation celebrates her 10th year of impact, having supported 110 young African leaders from 28 African countries with over 1.35m USD, these young leaders, now FALA Ambassadors are vitally involved in playing active roles in nation building at different levels in their various countries.

Their notable successes are being celebrated by governments and institutions locally and globally with promises of even greater impact in the coming years.