By Frank Oshanugor
Come Friday October 18, 2024 one of Nigeria’s most prolific and impactful biographers, Dr. Luke Okojie will unveil his latest four compendia in celebration of his 60th birthday.
These works include “Nigerian Role Models, Volume 3; 100 Distinguished Nigerian Engineers, Volume 2; 50 Pace Setters of Edo State; and 50 Distinguished Nigerians in Diaspora.”
However, Okojie in a statement made available to Atlanticnewsonline on Sunday said the physical launch of the books is scheduled to hold on December 7, 2024, in Lagos.
A seasoned media and communications expert, Dr. Okojie has made significant contributions to public relations, advertising, and print journalism. He is the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Accolade Communications Limited, a platform through which he has enriched the media industry and contributed to Nigeria’s development.
With a solid background in Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), his foray into public relations and communications stems from his vision of creating a conglomerate focused on wealth creation, employment generation, and economic growth.
Okojie is skilled in event planning, customer service, strategic planning, marketing, and public speaking. A 1990 graduate of the prestigious University of Nigeria, Nsukka, he has since pursued postgraduate studies in different disciplines.
Since 2017, he has served as the Nigerian representative of the European-American University, where he is also a Pro-Chancellor and a member of the University’s Court and Council. His other notable positions include being an Executive Council Member of the Strategic Finance and Administrative Institute, a Fellow of the Institute of Management Consultants, and a Certified Management Consultant.
He also serves as the National Programme Coordinator for the United Nations Peace and Positive Living Awareness Centre (UN-PEPOLAC) and is a trustee of the Guild of Professional Biographers, Africa.
In recognition of his work, Dr. Okojie received the Most Outstanding Biographer of the Year award in 2020. His growing interest in internet and digital marketing is a testament to his adaptability and forward-thinking mindset.
Notably, Nigeria’s one time Minister of Women Affairs, Dame Pauline Tallen, has acknowledged him as a HeForShe champion for his advocacy for gender equality.
Okojie is known for his can-do attitude, always finding opportunities in unlikely places. He is a leader par excellence, compassionate philanthropist, reformist, community leader, astute administrator, devout Christian, and dedicated family man. His charismatic personality allows him to connect across social and economic divides, earning him the respect of both the elite and the everyday person, without losing his core values and humble orientation.
As the convener and current Executive Secretary of Accolade Ambassadors, Dr. Okojie has played a significant role in fostering collaboration and unity. He has also served as the Editor-in-Chief of several distinguished works, including Nigeria@50: Leaders Par Excellence; Nigerian Role Models, Volumes 1 & 2; Audacious; Nigeria@60: 60 Leaders Par Excellence; 100 Distinguished Nigerian Engineers; and 100 Audacious Nigerian Women, among others.