By Clement Odum
Global Investment Summit Dubai 2026: Eminent Nigerians, Africans to Receive Prestigious Conclave Awards and Honorary Doctorates
Distinguished Nigerians and Africans who have made remarkable contributions to economic growth and development across the continent are set to be honoured at the Global Investment Summit/Conclave Awards – Dubai 2026, scheduled for March 27–28, 2026, at the DoubleTree by Hilton, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
The high-profile summit will celebrate visionary leadership, entrepreneurship, and strategic investment impact across Africa and beyond.
Disclosing this in a statement issued in Lagos, the Vice President, African Region, University of Entrepreneurship and Technology (UET), State of Delaware, USA, Dr. High Prince Leye Babalola, revealed that the Governing Council of UET, in collaboration with the Asian African Chamber of Commerce and Industry, will confer Honorary Doctorate Degrees on selected personalities in recognition of their outstanding leadership, innovation, and contribution to economic development.
Among those nominated for the Honorary Doctorate Degree in Entrepreneurship are Dr. Sadiq Mustapha, MD/CEO of Trade and Tech Ltd; Dr. Ngozi Ekeoma, GMD/CEO of Nepal Group of Companies; Dr. Lamidi Ibietan Omasagha; and Prince Sam Ogril, MD/CEO of Delta Mega-Trend Nigeria Ltd.
Other award recipients include Dr. Alhaji Musikilu Hamzat, former 2023 Presidential Candidate of the Allied Democratic Movement (Honorary Doctorate Degree in Political Science); Dr. Amao Jamiu of the Lagos State Internal Revenue Service (Honorary Doctorate Degree in Auditing and Assurance); Dr. Nonso Okpala, MD/CEO of VFD Group (Honorary Doctorate Degree in Investment and Banking); Dr. Chukwuma Ochonogor, MD/CEO of Concept Group of Companies (Honorary Doctorate Degree in Accounting and Finance); and Dr. Olushola Adeyemi (Honorary Doctorate Degree in Administration and Finance), among others.
Speaking on the summit, Dr. Babalola stated that the theme is “Bringing Together Asian and African Investors, Entrepreneurs and SMEs of the Two Nations for Growth and Infrastructural Development.”
He explained that the summit is designed to equip entrepreneurs with technical and strategic knowledge, foster cross-border partnerships, and create sustainable economic and infrastructural growth by connecting Asian investors with African SMEs and business leaders.
According to the statement, trade volume between Asia and Africa exceeded $295 billion in 2024, underscoring the growing economic ties between both regions. The Global Investment Summit Dubai 2026 is expected to attract global investors, high-net-worth individuals, policymakers, and industry leaders from over 20 countries, positioning it as a major platform for international economic collaboration and investment expansion.
