In a prestigious ceremony held during the Executive Leadership Summit of the Artificial Intelligence Management & Finance Institute (AIMFIN), AI educator and communications strategist Celestine Achi was conferred with the distinguished title of Doctoral Fellow (Dr. FAIMFIN).
The conferment recognized his outstanding contributions to the advancement of Artificial Intelligence in Business, Finance, and Management across Africa.
The event, which brought together scholars, innovators, and AI leaders from across the continent, served as a platform to honor trailblazers in the application of AI technologies to transformative sectors.
In a symbolic moment captured at the event, Dr. Achi received his certificate from Prof. Tokunbo Akeredolu-Ale, Director of Academics at AIMFIN, while Prof. Constantine Imafidontongo, Vice President of AIMFIN, looked on.
“This honor is not just a recognition of past work—it is a call to do more. I am deeply committed to democratizing AI knowledge, especially among Africa’s youth,” said Dr. Achi.
Following the conferment, Dr. Achi announced his plan to launch a Free AI Education Platform for Kids and a continent-wide AI Capacity-Building Program for Secondary Schools.
The initiative, which he calls “A Father’s Gift to the African Child,” is aimed at equipping the next generation with future-ready skills and digital fluency.
Dr. Achi is the Founder of Cihan Media Communications and the Cihan Digital Academy. He is also the author of the recently released book AI-Powered PR: The Essential Guide for Communications Leaders to Master Artificial Intelligence, which is fast becoming a resource of reference across media and communications institutions in Africa.
