House of Parliament, London
10th Anniversary London Political Summit & Awards 2025
Venue: UK House of Commons & Copthorne Tara Hotel, Kensington, London
Host: Hon. Oliver Ryan MP
Chair: Prof. Kishan Devani BEM
Distinguished Honourees and Award Recipients
The 10th Anniversary of the London Political Summit and Awards 2025 was marked with great success and celebration in the United Kingdom.
At this landmark event, His Excellency Dr. Stephen Kalonzo Musyoka, Former Vice President of Kenya, and Comrade Dr. Nasir Idris, Governor of Kebbi State, Nigeria, were honoured with the prestigious Africa Political Leader and Personality of the Year Award and Africa Governor of the Year Award, respectively.
The awards were presented during a special Parliamentary Session held at the House of Commons, hosted by Hon. Oliver Ryan MP and chaired by Prof. Kishan Devani BEM. The Rt. Hon. Stephen Timms MP, UK Minister of State for Social Care and Disability, graced the occasion as Special Guest of Honour, and presented the awards to the distinguished recipients.
Other Awardees and Special Recognitions
In addition to the top continental honours, awards were also presented to several eminent personalities, organisations, and institutions for their outstanding contributions to leadership, business, community service, and philanthropy.
Notable among them were:
• Mayor Paul Bristow, Mayor of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority
• Her Excellency Amb. Ms. Macenje Florence Mazoka, Ambassador of Zambia to the UK
• Dr. Samuel Ogbuku PhD, Managing Director, Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC)
• The Worshipful Mayor of Islington, Cllr. Jason Jackson
• Renowned Homes, Here’s and Now Media PR, Mr. Dylan (Tropical Sun)
• Swaminarayan Sports World (SSW) London
• Book Aid for Africa
• High Chief Government Oweizidei Ekpemupolo (Tompolo GOC)
Gala Dinner and Major Announcements
The 10th Anniversary Awards Gala Dinner, held at the Copthorne Tara Hotel in Kensington, was the highlight of the celebrations. The evening brought together distinguished guests, honourees, diplomats, and friends of the Summit.
The climax of the evening was the announcement of a major educational support initiative by Book Aid for Africa—the donation of two (2) 20-foot containers of academic books to the Kebbi State Government of Nigeria. This generous gesture was made in recognition of Governor Nasir Idris’ achievements and his award as Africa Governor of the Year 2025.
The books and award was received on behalf of the Governor, by a delegation led by the Kebbi State’s Deputy Governor His Excellency (Sen.) Zayanu Umar Abubakar Tafida in company of the State’s Commissioner for Special Duties and intergovernmental relations, Hon. Zayanu Umar Aliero, Hon. Halima Bande,Hon. Comm. for Education, and the Special Adviser to the Governor on Politics and Power Hon. Muhammed Kabiru Sani.
Tribute to Rt. Hon. Raila Odinga
The Summit also took a solemn moment to honour the memory of Rt. Hon. Raila Odinga, the late Global Patron of the London Political Summit, and a revered Pan-Africanist and democratic icon.
In his remembrance, a minute of silence and prayer was observed at three significant moments —
• during the House of Commons Parliamentary Session,
• at the Council Chamber of Islington Council, and
• at the Summit Awards Gala Dinner.
His Excellency’s passing was deeply felt across the Summit community, and we extend our heartfelt condolences to his family, the people of Kenya, and all who celebrate his legacy of peace, unity, and democratic leadership across Africa.
Acknowledgements
The London Political Summit and Awards Secretariat extends its profound gratitude to all media partners—The East Africa Newspaper, Heritage TV, BEN TV, and others—for their invaluable coverage and support.
Special appreciation also goes to the Summit Planning Committee, including Her Excellency Dr. Josephine Ojiambo, Prof. Steve Azaiki OON, Christiana, Joy, Sharon, Julius, and Janet, whose dedication ensured the remarkable success of this year’s milestone edition.
Looking Ahead to 2026
As the London Political Summit marks this successful decade of fostering dialogue, leadership, and recognition across Africa and the UK, we look forward with optimism to the 2026 edition, where we will continue to celebrate visionary leaders, institutions, and changemakers shaping a better and more inclusive future for all.
The London Political Summit & Awards Secretariat
Date: October 2025
Location: London, United Kingdom
