Global President of the United Nations (UN) International Peace and Governance Council (UNIPGC), Jonathan Ojadah has made the list of 2024 United States of America President’s Lifetime Achievement Award.
Ojadah, a Nigerian and International Royal Diplomatic Club of the United Nations, Vilnius, Lithunia (IRDCUN)-European Union Permanent Representative to the United Nations, was chosen for his humanitarian services.
The honour is reserved for those who contribute more than 4,000 hours of service in their lifetime. Along with the ultimate award of presidential recognition, recipients usually receive a personalised certificate, an official pin, medallion or coin and a congratulatory letter from the President of the United States of America.
Announcing his emergence as one of the 2024 recipients of the President Joe Biden’s award, Ojadah said it came after a meticulous review and thorough screening of his career achievements.
He said: “The fruits of unwavering dedication and diligent work are indeed sweet. For all my strides and successes, I give all glory to God Almighty.”
This honour also conferred on him is the privilege of recommending distinguished individuals from Africa for this esteemed recognition, an initiative under the patronage of Joe Biden, president of the United States of America.
Meanwhile, President Biden in a personally-signed letter congratulated Ojadah for his service to humanity, saying he is proud to present him with the award.
He said: “I, on behalf of the American people, I extend my heartfelt appreciation to you for your volunteer leadership, and I encourage you to continue to answer the call to serve. I congratulate you on taking it upon yourself to contribute to the public good, and I’m proud to present you with the Lifetime Achievement Award which will be conferred on you during the Global Peace Leadership Summit and Awards on 29th July, 2024 at South Shore Harbour, Houston Texas, USA.
“This honour is in recognition of your commitment and dedication to gather leaders, experts and successful entrepreneurs to strengthen ties between the private and public sectors in countries and create policy and initiatives is commendable.”
Biden, also applauded Jonathan for the maiden edition of the Global Peace Leadership Summit and Award (LONDON 2023), said: “I take great pride in recognising your giant stride in hosting the maiden edition with high level session on Nov 25th. 2023 in London with representatives from across government, Diplomats, civil society, and the private sector to address the growing threat to peace, Security and democratic Governance – A focus on countries in Africa facing security and governance challenges.”
Also, a member of US Congress, Sheila Jackson Lee representing the District of Texas, congratulated Ojadah for his recognition, describing it as a momentous occasion.
In a congratulatory letter she personally signed, the US member of Congress extolled Ojadah for his humanitarian services which she said has been admirable.
“I take great pride in congratulating Ambassador Jonathan Ojadah for choosing to host the 2nd Edition of the Global Leadership Investment Summit and Awards Conference (GLISA TEXAS 2024) at the South Shore Harbor Resort in Houston, Texas. Your passion for humanity and philanthropy illustrated in your many initiatives to improve lives both socially and economically is admirable.
“The Global Leadership Investment Summit and Awards Conference aims to help countries by advancing investments, trade, and capacity building. Your commitment and dedication to gather leaders, experts, and successful entrepreneurs to strengthen ties between the private and public sectors in countries and create policy and initiatives is commendable. Congratulations to Ambassador Jonathan Ojadah for his efforts to promote global leaders and entrepreneurs and further development and investment in countries.”
This grand event and award presentation is set to unfold in the city of Houston Texas, USA, on 27th – 29th July, 2024.