Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo of Anambra state has been recognised on the international stage with three prestigious awards.

The accolades include the African Public Service Excellence Award, the African Governor of the Year Award, and a certificate of special recognition from the House of Representatives of South Carolina.

The awards given during the 2025 Global Power Forum was held alongside the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA).

The governor’s chief press secretary, Christian Aburime, said the South Carolina House of Representatives presented Governor Soludo with a certificate commending his distinguished career, which includes his roles as a professor of economics, economic adviser to former President Olusegun Obasanjo, and as the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria. The commendation highlights Soludo’s pivotal contributions to elevating Nigeria’s status as an African financial powerhouse.

The award ceremony attracted high-profile personalities from across the globe, including former Tanzanian President, Dr. Jakaya Kikwete, Prime Minister Philip Davis of The Bahamas, President Sylvanie Burton of Dominica, former Trinidad and Tobago Prime Minister, Kamla Persad-Bissessar, and Prime Minister, Dr. Judith Suminwa Tuluka, of the Democratic Republic of Congo, among others.

In addition to receiving these honours, Governor Soludo was also a keynote speaker at the forum, where he addressed the topic “Africa Unleashed: Navigating the Disruptions, Enhancing Opportunities—The Anambra State Example.”