By James Egbeola Jr
Dr Oluwoke Olajide,CEO Lanystevens
Lanystevens Tourism Group, a premier Canada-based global tourism and cultural industry service provider, has honored Professor Peter Olanrewaju Abraham with its coveted Nehemiah Visionary Leadership Award, adding another distinguished feather to his high-profile cap.
This is contained in a statement by Olalere Fagbola,National Publicity Secretary,NACLFON.
Professor Abraham is the National Coordinator of the National APC Christian Leaders Forum of Nigeria (NACLFON) and the Vice Chancellor of HBI University, USA.
The glamorous award ceremony, held in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada, drew an elite crowd of international diplomats, academics, and global tourism executives. Professor Abraham makes history as the inaugural recipient of the award, which is reserved for global citizens demonstrating measurable impact, exemplary cultural ambassodorship, and proven visionary leadership.
At the presentation ceremony, the Chief Executive Officer of Lanystevens Tourism Group, Dr. Oluwole Olajide, described the NACLFON leader as an “architect of reconstruction” whose character embodies the biblical Nehemiah.
Dr. Olajide highlighted Professor Abraham’s pivotal role in founding NACLFON, an organization whose impactful reach now spans across Nigeria and the diaspora.
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Dr. Olajide noted that the global tourism group specifically honors individuals who mirror Nehemiah’s leadership attributes. He praised Professor Abraham for consistently leveraging his international academic and cultural networks to empower youth, strengthen local institutions, and fight apathy—all while remaining deeply connected to his roots despite geographical distances.
“As industry leaders, we recognize that physical destinations only thrive when anchored by visionary leadership,” Dr. Olajide stressed. “One of our core objectives in instituting this award is to honor trailblazers like Professor Abraham, who use their intellect and influence to rebuild communities and uplift their homelands from afar.”
In his acceptance speech, Professor Abraham dedicated the Nehemiah Visionary Leadership Award to the resilient spirit of the global diaspora.
He pointed out that while living overseas can easily breed detachment, “this award validates the burning desire many of us share to ensure that the structural walls of our homelands never remain in ruins.”
In an emotionally charged conclusion, the NACLFON National Coordinator remarked: “To be compared to the biblical Nehemiah is both a profound honor and a humbling responsibility. This award is an invitation to do even more—to mentor more youths, and to ensure our rich heritage remains a shining beacon for global tourism and education.”
