In a ceremony marked by elegance, inspiration, and the celebration of African excellence, visionary entrepreneur, global speaker, and transformational strategist Ezekiel Solesi was honoured with the Excellence in Human Capital Development Award at the prestigious 15th African Achievers Awards, held at the Peers Dining Hall of the House of Lords, UK Parliament.
Solesi, CEO of LIMBSimple and host of the widely respected LIMBSimple Strategy Factory, was recognized for his trailblazing contributions to leadership development, business growth, and human capacity building across the African continent and beyond. A dynamic force in the fields of business strategy and personal development, he has spent nearly two decades empowering individuals and organizations through simplified yet highly effective approaches to sustainable growth.
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With calm confidence and a commanding intellect, Solesi has personally coached and advised over 4,000 businesses across diverse sectors, guiding more than 40 companies from multi-million-naira revenues to billion-naira growth milestones. His strategic insight has earned him consulting roles and partnerships with major institutions including Shell Nigeria, Unity Bank PLC, ECOWAS, The Nigerian Presidency, Nigerian Ports Authority, and the Lagos State Government.
His influence extends far beyond Nigeria. He has addressed global audiences at elite platforms such as The Commonwealth and previous editions of the African Achievers Awards, earning a reputation for delivering grounded, transformational insights that bridge the gap between purpose and performance.
Through the LIMBSimple Strategy Factory, a monthly leadership workshop, and LIMBSimple Strategy GrowthCon, one of Nigeria’s foremost executive-level business conferences, Solesi has built powerful platforms for mentoring, collaboration, and high-impact strategic dialogue.
The African Achievers Awards, now in its 15th year, remains one of the continent’s most esteemed recognitions of innovation, impact, and excellence. This year’s edition was a landmark celebration of African leadership and influence, attracting over 150 distinguished guests, including royalty, government officials, global entrepreneurs, philanthropists, and institutional leaders.
The evening was graciously hosted by Baroness Sandip Verma, Chancellor of the University of Roehampton and a respected member of the House of Lords. The atmosphere was warm and ceremonial, featuring live violin performances that welcomed attendees in style.
Vice Chair of the Commonwealth All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG), Baroness Uddin, delivered a stirring opening remark, while Dr. Susan Fajana Thomas OBE, Chair of the AAA Advisory Board, underscored the importance of visionary leadership and a unified pan-African development agenda in her welcome address.
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The event, held in the heart of British political tradition, reinforced the essential role African change-makers play in redefining the continent’s narrative on the global stage.
Solesi’s recognition as an architect of human capital development stands as a testament to the power of strategic empowerment, purpose-driven leadership, and the lasting ripple effect of investing in people.
With this award, Solesi joins the ranks of Africa’s most impactful thought leaders, further solidifying his commitment to nurturing a new generation of innovative, ethical, and globally minded leaders.
