Coal City Varsity Confers Honorary Degree on CEO of Keeves Global Leasing

David-Chyddy Eleke and Gideon Arinze in Enugu

The Coal City University (CCU), Enugu, yesterday conferred an Honorary Degree on the Chief Executive Officer of Keeves Global Leasing Limited, Mr. Ikenna Okafor.

Okafor was honoured for his outstanding achievement in business and contribution to community service.

Speaking during a special convocation organised in his honour, The Chancellor of CCU, Mr. Chinedu Ani, said that Okafor was supposed to be part of those who were honored on December 3, 2023, but he could not attend the event.

“And because of what he represents, the senate decided to arrange a special Convocation to confer him with the award of Doctor of Business Administration.

“His achievements and community service merits speak volumes of his character,” Ani said.

He noted that with the award, Okafor has become a member of the alumni of CCU and a role model to students of the university.

In his response, Okafor, a graduate of the University of Calabar, said: “I want to urge you to take your destiny in your hands and dare to dream because there is a lot you can offer to your generation.”

He thanked the management of the CCU for finding him worthy of the award, noting that it marks the beginning of a long fruitful relationship with the university.