Reputable Poll International (RPI), in collaboration with the Global Reputation Forum (GRF), has unveiled Olu of Warri, Ogiame Atuwatse III, as one of the 100 most reputable Africans in 2025.
The annual announcement by RPI celebrates African leaders, innovators, and change makers who have made exceptional contributions across diverse sectors, including business, governance, arts, education, and humanitarian
The list of 2025 honourees recognized 17 Nigerians across different walks of life. Nigerians who made the list include the National Security Adviser, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, Minister of Industry Trade & Investment, Jumoke Oduwole, the Olu of Warri, His Majesty Ogiame Atuwatse III, and Pastor Enoch Adeboye,.
Others are Apostle Jushua Selman, Tony Elumelu, Senator Gbemisola Saraki, Prof. Benedict Oramah, Dr Bala Wunti, Cosmas Maduka, Dr Daniel Kolawole Olukoya, Dr Paul Enenche, Kamil Olufowobi, Mayam Uwais, Wemimo Abbey, Songwriter and worship singer, Osinachi Egbu, better known as “Sinach”, and Poet Alhanislam, Maryam Bukar Hassan.
Ogiame Atuwatse III since his coronation in 2021 has continued to build bridges of partnership across globe and attracting development to Warri Kingdom as a change maker and a serial entrepreneur.
The Honourees were chosen for their significant local and global influence as well as their ability to create meaningful change.
According to the GRF, the 2025 honourees were selected through a rigorous methodology based on integrity, ethical leadership and commitment to societal well-being.
“They were also selected through the impact of contributions to transformative projects and initiatives as well as the recognition and influence within their respective fields” the GRF said in its statement.