Founder and convener of the Global Knowledge Festival, Mfon Ekpo, has unveiled the Global Knowledge Centre in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State. The commissioning was part of the 2026 Global Knowledge Festival themed, “The Convergence.” Ekpo became emotional during the event, recounting a painful prediction about her future. She revealed that people had said she would be retarded, but she had risen above the words to build a career and establish a centre focused on knowledge and human development.
The Global Knowledge Centre was conceived as a hub for knowledge, learning, discovery, and human development. The centre aims to provide a platform for individuals to expand their opportunities and engage in issues around knowledge, leadership, creativity, and innovation. The commissioning of the centre was attended by several notable personalities, including Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno, and Olori Atuwatse III.
Ekpo broke down in tears while reflecting on her journey during the commissioning. She said the words of discouragement had followed her from birth but had ultimately motivated her to create a platform for others. The emotional moment was a deeply personal one for Ekpo, marking a significant milestone in her journey from painful predictions to creating a centre for knowledge and learning.
The 2026 Global Knowledge Festival brought together individuals and ideas around the role of knowledge in driving transformation. The event attracted several notable personalities, including actor Richard Mofe-Damijo, Dr Gabriel Ogbechie, and Dr Busola Tejumola, among others. The gathering provided a platform for leaders, creatives, innovators, and professionals to engage on issues around knowledge and its implications for Africa’s future.
The Global Knowledge Centre is expected to serve as a hub for knowledge and learning, providing opportunities for individuals to engage in discovery and human development. The centre’s commissioning was one of the highlights of the 2026 Global Knowledge Festival. Ekpo’s journey and the centre’s mission have inspired many, providing a platform for others to rise above their challenges.
The event was attended by notable personalities, including Dr Nike Adeyemi, Adebola Williams, Chude Jideonwo, Ini Edo, and Tunde Onakoya. The gathering provided a platform for engagement on issues around knowledge, leadership, creativity, and innovation. The centre’s mission aligns with the festival’s theme, “The Convergence,” which aims to bring together individuals and ideas around the role of knowledge in driving transformation.
The commissioning of the Global Knowledge Centre marks a significant milestone in Mfon Ekpo’s journey. The centre is expected to provide a platform for knowledge, learning, and human development, inspiring others to rise above their challenges. The 2026 Global Knowledge Festival provided a platform for engagement on issues around knowledge and its implications for Africa’s future.
Key points
- Mfon Ekpo unveils Global Knowledge Centre in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, as a hub for knowledge, learning, and human development.
- The centre’s commissioning was part of the 2026 Global Knowledge Festival themed, “The Convergence.”
- Ekpo broke down in tears during the event, recounting a painful prediction about her future and her journey to creating a platform for others.
