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Gbeminiyi Ogunleye
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Nigerian innovator, Stanley Anigbogu, named 2025 Commonwealth Young Person of the Year
Stanley Chidubem Anigbogu from Nigeria has been named the 2025 Commonwealth Young Person of the Year, earning global recognition for his groundbreaking work in clean energy innovation.
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At the Commonwealth Youth Awards for Excellence in Development Work held in London, Anigbogu, founder and CEO of LightEd, was celebrated for converting waste into solar-powered solutions that have provided clean energy to over 10,000 refugees across Africa.
His journey began with firsthand experiences of energy poverty, driving him to develop sustainable solutions that combat climate change and promote renewable energy. Since launching LightEd during the COVID-19 pandemic, Anigbogu has trained over 6,000 students and recycled more than 20,000 kilograms of waste, making a lasting environmental and social impact.
Hailing from Anambra State, Nigeria, he received the prestigious award from Commonwealth Secretary-General Patricia Scotland at a ceremony in Marlborough House, London. In addition to his overall title, Anigbogu also won the top regional award for Africa, securing a total prize of £5,000.
Expressing gratitude, he said:
"It is an honour to be recognized alongside 20 inspiring young changemakers dedicated to launching innovative solutions that drive transformative change worldwide. I look forward to continuing this journey with the support of the Commonwealth and its remarkable network of partners."
