It was a night of reflection, excellence, and national pride at the Platinum Jubilee of Free Universal Primary Education, held on October 9, 2025, at Eko Hotel, Lagos. Organized by The Independent newspaper, the event celebrated 70 years of advancing access to education in Nigeria and featured a distinguished gathering of leaders from academia, politics, and the private sector.
Prof. (Mrs.) Uche Azikiwe, wife of Nigeria’s first President, Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe, received a posthumous award in honor of her late husband’s enduring legacy in education and nation-building. Seated beside her was Prof. Barth Nnaji, Chairman and CEO of Geometric Power Ltd, who served as the Guest Lecturer, and Barr. Sam Otoboeze, CEO of Abokus Security and Lead Security Consultant to Geometric Power Ltd. The ceremony, chaired by Chief Bisi Akande, former Governor of Osun State, was a remarkable evening that celebrated the impact of visionary Nigerians whose contributions continue to shape the nation’s educational and developmental landscape.