Ekweoba Arnold Chukwuebuka, Nigeria’s top-rising entrepreneur, real estate mogul and founder of Lesson360, has been honoured with the prestigious 2026 Nelson Mandela Impact Makers Award in recognition of his contributions to real estate, innovation, humanitarian service and sustainable development.
Chukwuebuka received the award during a private investiture in Abuja, where he was recognised in the Diamond Class of the award as a trailblazer in real estate innovation, humanitarian service and sustainable development.
The ceremony was graced by great personalities, including members of his family, close associates and representatives of the Professional Public Speaking and Leadership Academy (PPSLA Africa) and the African Award Group, which are the organisations behind the award.
Lotanna Okoye, the Director-General of PPSLA Africa, in a keynote address preceding the award presentation spoke on the importance of impact-driven leadership and the responsibility of African leaders to build people, institutions and lasting legacies.
The recognition, according to the organisers, was informed by Chukwuebuka’s growing contributions to enterprise development, youth empowerment, education and other areas of social impact.
