Nigerians continue to make significant contributions internationally in areas such as law, literature, academia and social media. For some, these contributions have earned them lasting recognition through institutions, buildings and public facilities named in their honour.
Among those recognised are a Nigerian nurse who became famous online for her love of London buses and the renowned literary icon Chinua Achebe, whose legacy continues at a US college.
1. Bemi Orojuogun — United Kingdom
Nigerian nurse and social media personality Bemi Orojuogun, popularly known as “London Bus Aunty,” has reportedly been honoured in the United Kingdom with a London bus stop named after her.
Orojuogun became popular on social media through videos showing her excitement about London’s famous red double-decker buses. Her cheerful appearances and passion for the city’s transport system attracted many followers, particularly among transport enthusiasts.
The recognition was celebrated by the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), which described it as a proud moment for Nigerians living abroad.
Orojuogun, who has lived in the UK for more than 30 years, announced the honour on social media and expressed appreciation to Transport for London (TfL) and its staff.
2. Grace Ononiwu — United Kingdom
Professor Grace Ononiwu CBE, a Nigerian-born legal expert and senior British prosecutor, has also been honoured in the UK.
The University of Hertfordshire renamed its Law Court Building the Grace Ononiwu Law Court Building in 2021 in recognition of her contributions to the legal profession and legal education.
Ononiwu graduated from the university with a law degree in 1988 before pursuing a distinguished career with the UK’s Crown Prosecution Service.
She became the first Afro-Caribbean person to serve as a Chief Crown Prosecutor in the history of the CPS and was also the first woman to occupy the position in several regions.
Her contributions to law and order earned her several honours, including an OBE in 2008 and a CBE in 2019.
3. Chinua Achebe — United States
The late Nigerian literary giant Chinua Achebe, author of the famous novel Things Fall Apart, also has a lasting legacy in the United States.
Achebe served as a professor at Bard College in New York, where he joined the faculty in 1990.
The college established the Chinua Achebe Center for African Writers and Artists in recognition of his contribution to African literature, scholarship and the development of young writers.
Achebe’s influence extends far beyond the United States. His works, particularly Things Fall Apart, continue to be widely studied in schools and universities around the world.
The honours given to these Nigerians highlight the impact their achievements have had beyond Nigeria and demonstrate how their contributions continue to inspire people internationally.
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