Global business strategist, Dr. Martina Ononiwu has been honoured by the US President, Joe Biden.
Ononiwu was honoured with the prestigious US Presidential Lifetime Achievers Award for lifelong commitment towards building a stronger community through community service.
The Presidential Volunteer Service Award (PVSA) is awarded by AmeriCorps in association with the White House. This honour is bestowed on those who serve the American Community selflessly. Her nomination was selected by Innovate Africa Corp.
The well-attended event was held at the Four Seasons Washington DC with many captains of world industry and thought leaders present.
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In a letter, US President Joe Biden, on behalf of the American people, wrote to extend his heartfelt appreciation to Ononiwu and others for volunteer leadership and encourage her and others to continue to answer the call to serve.
Also, Dr Ononiwu’s letter of nomination signed by President Joe Biden noted that “it is with warmest congratulations and heartfelt appreciation on behalf of the Presidential Volunteer Service Award (PVSA)for the honour that has been bestowed upon her.
A day before the award, Ononiwu had featured in the panel discussion at the Innovate Africa conference held at George Washington University where she spoke eloquently on how Africa must make progress in leadership, business, technology, arts and culture.