Onwuka Wins Women’s Achievers Award

Founder of Queen Irene Onwuka peace Foundation, a non-governmental organisation with focus on persons with disabilities, child education and women empowerment, Queen Irene Onwuka, has been honoured at African Women’s Achievers Awards and Summit (AWAA 2025) in South Africa.

She emerged one of the 100 African Women Change Makers and African Icon 2025 for Economic Advancement.

The award was in recognition of her role as one of the trailblazing women from across 30 African nations who embody Africa’s growth and prosperity.

In a social media post, she acknowledged the recognition, saying it would spur her to give more for the development of the continent.

“I was thrilled and honoured  to be recognised. This is an award I don’t take for granted at all. It is a call for more efforts and contributions in little way we can for the economic good of Africa,” she said.

Winners of AWAA 2025 were inducted into the esteemed Women’s Empowerment Achievers Forum, further solidifying their impact on Africa’s advancement.

A few other honorees, including Queen Onwuka were also conferred with honorary doctorate degrees for their remarkable contributions towards building a better Africa.

Queen Onwuka is believed to have made significant impact in society, especially in the lives of children whose future she has consistently remained critical of.