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Lagos, Nigeria — The Youth Coalition for Education in Nigeria (YOCEN) has conferred the Leadership Conference & Impact Award of Commendation (Vanguard of Societal Development in Nigeria) on Eminent Ambassador (Dr.) Chude Arinze Timothy, also known as Chude Aristotle, in recognition of his outstanding contributions to nation building and societal development.
The award was presented on December 6, 2025, during the YOCEN-Nigeria Bi-Annual Leadership Conference: Lagos 2025, held at the Landmark Event Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos. Dr. Arinze was among several leaders honored at the well-attended event, which brought together policymakers, educators, youth leaders, and development stakeholders from across the country.
According to YOCEN, the recognition was based on Dr. Arinze’s immense contributions to effective service delivery, advocacy, human development, and his consistent commitment to building a better Nigeria through purposeful leadership and community impact. The coalition described him as a vanguard of positive change whose work continues to inspire inclusive development.
The conference was held under the theme: The Impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI): The Use of ICT in Teaching Vocational Subjects and the Challenges of Integrating Emerging Technologies into Educational Systems. Discussions at the event focused on innovation in education, the future of vocational learning, and the practical challenges of integrating emerging technologies into Nigeria’s educational framework.
Speaking after receiving the award, Dr. Arinze expressed deep gratitude to YOCEN for the honor, describing it as a humbling recognition and a call to do more in service to humanity and national growth. He dedicated the award to the memory of his late father, Mr. Emmanuel Chukwude, a retired Zonal Director of Education with the Post Primary School Service Commission, Onitsha Zone, Anambra State, whom he credited as a major influence on his passion for education and public service.
He also thanked the leadership and members of YOCEN for the recognition, noting that collective effort remains key to sustaining national impact.
The event concluded with a renewed call for collaboration among leaders, educators, and technology stakeholders to advance education and youth development in Nigeria.
