By Adewale Banjo
A data analytics expert and Chief Executive Officer, Libra Scale World, Sunny Okonkwo, has received a 2024 Global Recognition Award.
Global Recognition Awards Spokesperson, Alex Sterling, said Okonkwo, who leads technological advancement at Ikeja Electric, received the award for his exceptional contributions to energy management systems and digital storytelling.
Sterling, who disclosed this recently, said Okonkwo accomplishments, in technology and media sectors, have demonstrated exceptional professional capabilities through measurable results and emphasised the significance of his achievements across multiple industries while maintaining consistent performance standards throughout implementation processes.
The spokesperson said Okonkwo’s contributions to energy management and cultural advancement through his demonstrated ability have achieved practical results in distinct professional domains.
Sterling said there are improvements in Nigeria’s energy sector through Okonkwo’s implementation of advanced analytical systems.
The spokesperson, who commended the successful development of international media distribution channels for preserving authentic cultural expression, said the accomplishments represented a significant advancement in professional practice through their documented impact on industry standards.
He said Okonkwo combined artificial intelligence applications in Nigeria’s energy sector with substantial achievements in digital media production through his company, which reached international audiences.
His dual expertise in engineering solutions and media creation, Sterling said, has established new standards for cross-sector excellence while advancing African representation in global entertainment.
On Okonkwo’s advanced energy solutions development, he said the data-driven systems implemented by his team at Ikeja Electric have reduced energy distribution losses by 35 per cent while improving service reliability across multiple regions.
According to Sterling, Okonkwo’s methodical integration of machine learning applications has created measurable improvements in resource management, which, he said, millions of customers have directly benefited throughout Nigeria.
He said the sophisticated monitoring systems developed under Okonkwo’s leadership have decreased operational costs by 28 per cent through enhanced predictive maintenance protocols.
“Customer satisfaction measurements indicate a 45 per cent improvement following the implementation of new service delivery methods designed by Okonkwo’s analytics team.
“The comprehensive infrastructure upgrades initiated through his department have established verifiable benchmarks for energy distribution efficiency across West Africa while his contributions to energy management have earned recognition from professional organisations, including ACM and IIBA, which acknowledge the practical applications of his technical developments,” he said.
Sterling disclosed that the strategic media partnerships established through Okonkwo’s company have connected African storytellers with substantial international audiences through calculated distribution channels.
He said the economics graduate applied detailed market analysis to content development decisions, which resulted in programming that maintained cultural authenticity while appealing to diverse viewers.
“His recent productions examine contemporary social issues through cultural perspectives that resonate with audiences across multiple streaming platforms.
“Media distribution data shows 200 per cent growth in global viewership for content produced under Okonkwo’s direction at Libra Scale World. The structured development programmes he created to support emerging creative professionals through targeted mentorship while expanding opportunities for African narrative expression.
“His strategic approach to content creation combines authentic storytelling with extensive market research, which generates sustainable growth in international audience engagement,” Sterling said.
Sterling said Okonkwo’s research presentations at the Global Big Data Summit demonstrated practical applications for artificial intelligence in infrastructure development.
“He developed implementation strategies to address complex operational challenges while maintaining environmental sustainability standards throughout Nigeria’s power distribution network.
“His recommendations for systems optimisation have influenced industry practices across multiple regions through documented performance improvements.
“The collaborative methods Okonkwo established between technical teams and creative professionals generate effective solutions for complex operational requirements. His management systems support continuous improvement through measured evaluation while maintaining operational stability during technological transitions,” the spokesperson said.
He also disclosed that recent infrastructure projects completed under Okonkwo’s guidance demonstrated significant advancements in service delivery through integrated technical applications.