Okwuazu Wins 17th Edition of Future Awards Africa Prize

Kasim Sumaina in Abuja

Nigerian missionsry entrepreneur, Melody Okwuazu, has won the 17th edition of Future Awards Africa ‘Prize for Service to Young People.

This year’s award with the theme, “Defying Odds, Inspiring Greatness,” celebrated 128 nominees in 25 different categories, all of whom were recognized as outstanding champions in their respective fields.

Okwuazu at the event held in Lagos was announced winner of the coveted prize, acknowledging his enormous contributions towards uplifting the status of African youths in Lagos, Nigeria.

The Future Awards Africa Prize for Service to Young People which recognises people who empower the next generations have Okwuazu and Bosun Tijani, Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy as the only two nominees.

Okwuazu said: “Winning the prize for service to young people at the just concluded Future Awards Africa was an amazing milestone in his over a decade career of championing the spirit of entrepreneurship, skills monetization and youth empowerment across Nigeria and beyond.

“For over a decade and counting, I have continuously championed the cause for entrepreneurship, youth empowerment, tech skills training and monetization for hundreds of thousands of youths across Nigeria, Africa and the United Kingdom,” Okwuazu explained.

“I am very much excited by winning The Future Awards Africa Prize For Service To Young People. It is an important motivation for me as I continue to dedicate my life, time and resources in building platforms and pathways to uplift young people and help them realise their life goals.”