FUHSO Vice-Chancellor Honoured with Nelson Mandela Leadership Award
The Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University of Health Sciences, Otukpo (FUHSO), Professor Francis Aba Uba, has been conferred with the Nelson Mandela Leadership Award by the pan-African youth-led organisation SAYDI-AFRICA.
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The Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University of Health Sciences, Otukpo (FUHSO), Professor Francis Aba Uba, has been conferred with the Nelson Mandela Leadership Award by the pan-African youth-led organisation SAYDI-AFRICA.
The award ceremony took place on Thursday, 29 January 2026, at the University’s Otada Campus.
Presenting the award, SAYDI-AFRICA President Austine Kawssi lauded Prof. Uba as:
“A selfless leader of astute erudition, outstanding understanding and articulate attributes; one of the rare prominent Africans who have written their names on the very heart of history through dedicated service to God, humanity and country, in line with the Nelson Mandela ideology.”
A visibly elated Prof. Uba thanked the organisation, highlighting SAYDI-AFRICA’s role in uniting a fragmented continent. He noted that under his leadership, FUHSO—now in its sixth year—has stabilised and achieved steady progress across academic, administrative, and infrastructural fronts.
As an inducted member of SAYDI-AFRICA, the Vice-Chancellor pledged to partner with the organisation to drive social impact and empowerment initiatives across Africa.
Achievement Awards were also presented to the University’s Governing Council and Management Team in recognition of the institution’s rapid progress within a short period.
The event was attended by Registrar Mr. Mike Ogiji, Vice-Chancellors (Academic and Administration) Professors Friday Godwin Okibe and Cecilia Ojabo, Dean of Students’ Affairs Dr. Peter Adikwu, and staff of the University’s Information Unit. SAYDI-AFRICA was represented by Francophone Vice-President (West Africa) Mr. Etango Francisca and Nigeria Coordinator Eveh Dominic.
SAYDI-AFRICA, formally known as the Saving African Youths Dream Initiative, is a youth-driven NGO based in Nigeria committed to empowering young Africans and promoting social development across the continent.
