Caleb Onyema, Pedro Okwudili, Paula Osebor, Obioma Agbo, and Alphonsus Omah Among Distinguished Personalities to Receive Honorary Doctorates from BAOUC, California


By Genesis ogiri 

Abuja, Nigeria — July 29, 2025

The British American Open University (BAOUC), California, a globally recognized institution renowned for advancing innovation, leadership, and humanitarian scholarship, will on Saturday, August 2, 2025, confer Honorary Doctoral Degrees on a select group of eminent Nigerians in recognition of their outstanding service to humanity.

The prestigious ceremony, scheduled for the National Merit Award House, Maitama, Abuja, underscores BAOUC’s global mission to celebrate excellence and honor individuals whose achievements align with the university’s values of knowledge, service, and transformational leadership.

Among the distinguished awardees are:
Caleb Onyema – celebrated for his servant-leadership and commitment to grassroots governance, youth empowerment, and social justice.
Pedro Okwudili – an accomplished entrepreneur and philanthropist, widely recognized for driving sustainable business initiatives and economic growth.

Paula Osebor – an advocate of education and women’s empowerment, whose humanitarian efforts have impacted countless communities.
Obioma Agbo – a respected scholar and civic leader, known for advancing education and championing community development.
Alphonsus Omah – visionary CEO of Syphons Associates West Africa Ltd, who has redefined entrepreneurial excellence and community impact.

In addition to these five honorees, several other eminent personalities drawn from diverse sectors including academia, diplomacy, faith-based leadership, and community development will also be conferred with Honorary Doctorates during the event.

Highlighting the significance of the occasion, Mr. Leonard Papee Onuchukwu, Secretary of the Planning and Mobilization Committee, noted: “These honorees were carefully selected as exemplars of integrity, transformational leadership, and unwavering service to humanity. This ceremony not only celebrates their achievements but also affirms BAOU California’s global mission of inspiring excellence, integrity, and innovation.”

Over the years, BAOUC California has established itself as a pioneering institution committed to fostering global collaboration, recognizing changemakers, and bridging communities through academic excellence and humanitarian engagement. The university continues to play a pivotal role in shaping leaders whose impact transcends borders.

The Abuja investiture is expected to attract distinguished guests from academia, politics, business, traditional institutions, and international diplomatic circles, making it one of the most anticipated honorary recognition ceremonies of the year.

The forthcoming BAOU California Honorary Doctorate Investiture in Abuja stands as more than an academic celebration—it is a call to a higher standard of leadership, service, and integrity. By honoring Caleb Onyema, Pedro Okwudili, Paula Osebor, Obioma Agbo, Alphonsus Omah, and other distinguished recipients, BAOU reaffirms its vision of building a global network of leaders committed to excellence and humanity’s upliftment.

As the honorees receive their honors at the National Merit Award House, their achievements will inspire a new generation of Africans and global citizens to embrace education, service, and innovation as the true hallmarks of greatness.

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