Akpoti-Uduaghan Receives 2026 Transforming Lives Award

Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, a senator representing Kogi Central, has been honored with the 2026 Transforming Lives Award by the University of Dundee, a prestigious Scottish institution founded in 1881. This award recognizes alumni who have made significant global impacts through leadership and innovation.

In her statement, Akpoti-Uduaghan expressed humility and dedication to her constituents, emphasizing that the recognition belongs to the resilient people of Nigeria, particularly those in Kogi Central. She highlighted her academic journey at Dundee, where she earned an MBA in International Oil and Gas Management in 2012 and a Postgraduate Diploma in Petroleum Law and Policy in 2013.

Akpoti-Uduaghan's work focuses on expanding access to education, empowering women and youth, and strengthening governance in Nigeria's oil and gas industry. She has been recognized for her advocacy in social justice and economic growth, particularly through initiatives like scholarship schemes and vocational training programs aimed at young Nigerians.