The City of Brampton, Canada, will this summer bestow a prestigious honor on Chief Mrs. Grace Ihonvbere in recognition of her outstanding contributions to global development, women’s leadership, and community empowerment.
Chief Mrs. Ihonvbere is set to receive the award during the 2025 edition of the Ocean Waves Golf and Investment Tour, which runs from July 31 to August 7 across the Canadian cities of Brampton, Oakville, Niagara, and Toronto.
According to the organizers, the honor is in recognition of Mrs. Ihonvbere’s leadership on the global stage and her efforts in promoting inclusive and sustainable development.
As part of the programme, she will lead a delegation of African strategic investors to explore Brampton’s economic opportunities, aiming to foster stronger ties and mutual prosperity between Canada and Africa.
Mrs. Ihonvbere, a respected humanitarian and advocate for women’s advancement, is a member of the Board of Trustees of the prestigious IBB International Golf and Country Club.
She is also the wife of Professor Julius Ihonvbere, House Leader of Nigeria’s Federal House of Representatives and a veteran statesman.
Her recognition by Brampton reflects a growing appreciation for African excellence and deepening international collaboration between Canadian cities and global thought leaders.
President of Oceanwaves Strategies Inc., Ken George Eneduwa, welcomed the city’s decision to honor Mrs. Ihonvbere, describing her as a “symbol of influence and elegance.”
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“Lady Grace Ihonvbere exemplifies the excellence, determination, and grace that this tour represents,” Eneduwa said. “She is not just a leader and humanitarian, but also a passionate golfer whose presence inspires those around her. This recognition is both timely and well deserved.”
The Ocean Waves Golf and Investment Tour is more than a sporting event. It combines golf with high-level networking and rich cultural experiences.
Highlights of the 2025 tour include a wine-tasting tour in St. Catharines, an excursion to Niagara Falls, fine dining at the CN Tower’s 360 Restaurant, VIP access to the Caribana Festival—North America’s largest Caribbean celebration—and an all-white boat party on Lake Ontario.
Organizers said the event is designed to promote investment, tourism, and cultural exchange, with Chief Mrs. Ihonvbere’s recognition adding to its prestige.