Lesson360 Founder Ekweoba Honored with Nelson Mandela Impact Makers Award

Nigerian entrepreneur ESV. Ekweoba Arnold Chukwuebuka has been honored with the prestigious 2026 Nelson Mandela Impact Makers Award for his significant contributions across real estate, innovation, humanitarian service, and sustainable development. Chukwuebuka, founder of the education technology platform Lesson360 and a prominent real estate mogul, received the award in the Diamond Class category during a private investiture ceremony in Abuja on Monday, August 3, 2026.

The award ceremony, attended by family, associates, and representatives from the Professional Public Speaking and Leadership Academy (PPSLA Africa) and the African Award Group, highlighted Chukwuebuka's role as a trailblazer. The keynote address by Dr. Lotanna Okoye, Director-General of PPSLA Africa, emphasized the importance of impact-driven leadership and the responsibility of African leaders in building lasting legacies.

Organizers cited Chukwuebuka's extensive work in enterprise development, youth empowerment, education, and social impact as the basis for the recognition. His entrepreneurial path started in 2015 with the founding of Arnold & Associates Group. Since then, his business ventures have diversified into real estate, construction, dredging, renewable energy, and education technology. He has been involved in numerous property developments, particularly in Nigeria's South-East region.

Beyond his business acumen, the award acknowledges Chukwuebuka's commitment to humanitarian causes and youth development. He has provided employment, mentorship, and business opportunities to young Nigerians, alongside supporting scholarships and housing initiatives for widows. Furthermore, he has actively promoted Igbo language and culture through digital platforms like 360 Akụkọ Na Egwu Igbo and Mụta Asụsụ Igbo TV, aiming to preserve and share Igbo stories, folklore, and language, especially among younger generations.