CVL Honors Nigerian Cleric Godman Akinlabi for Distinguished Leadership Beyond Titles

The Centre for Values in Leadership (CVL) bestowed the Distinguished Leadership Honour on Nigerian cleric Godman Akinlabi, the Global Lead Pastor of Elevate Church, at the Leadership Tribute Colloquium in Lagos. Akinlabi was recognized for his leadership impact that transcends formal authority, focusing on long-term societal contributions and values-driven leadership.

The honour acknowledges his service-oriented leadership, creating value beyond oneself. Akinlabi's work includes initiatives such as the Elevate Church and Pistis Foundation, which provide free medical missions, food distribution drives, and welfare interventions.

Prof. Pat Utomi, CVL's founder, emphasized the program's focus on faith leaders with global relevance, honoring individuals like Akinlabi for their commitment to justice, equity, and social transformation.

Akinlabi's influence extends through thought leadership, authoring books that reach a global audience with practical guidance on leadership, resilience, and personal development. This recognition places Akinlabi among a distinguished group of African leaders previously honored by CVL.