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    Princess Akawor Receives Prestigious International Leadership Award at UK Parliament

    Nigerian entrepreneur and philanthropist, Ambassador (Dr.) Princess Akawor, has been honored with the UNIPGC & Jewel Howard Taylor Leadership Excellence and Distinguished Personality Award. 

    The recognition was conferred at the Global Leadership Investment Summit & Peace Awards (GLISPA), hosted at the House of Lords in the UK Parliament, underscoring her influence as a leader committed to peace, governance, and community impact.

    Princess Akawor, Chief Executive Officer of Luxe by Glamoholic, has spent over 15 years redefining the Nigerian fashion landscape. 

    With a presence in Lagos, Abuja, and Port Harcourt, her brand blends creativity, business strategy, and social responsibility, making it one of the country’s most influential fashion enterprises. 

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    Yet, her vision extends well beyond the runway. 

    Through the Lachlan Foundation, she champions health advocacy, creating awareness on critical issues and driving initiatives that touch lives at the grassroots.

    A graduate of the University of Port Harcourt with a background in Biomedical Technology, Dr. Akawor exemplifies the fusion of science, entrepreneurship, and humanitarian service. 

    Her commitment to sustainable peace and good governance continues to earn her recognition locally and internationally, positioning her as one of Africa’s most impactful women in leadership.

    This latest accolade adds to a growing list of honors, reaffirming her status as a trailblazer whose influence cuts across business, philanthropy, and social transformation.

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