Industrialist Of The Year
Just like many of the world’s most notable inventors, Chika Chika Emenike’s success story never came overnight. It is the outcom of meticulous planning, commitment and personal sacrifice at different times and circumstances.
He has an eye for innovation and a relentless pursuit of transformational initiatives. These attributes, among others, have enabled him to build manufacturing and trading networks that have created over 5, 000 direct and indirect jobs for Nigerians.
Since he began business at a very young age, he has consistently shown a strong capacity to adapt to Nigeria’s ever-changing business landscape, ensuring the success and sustainability of all his companies, thereby impacting the lives of others.
Unlike many young entrepreneurs who misused great opportunities, Chika Emenike never allowed the challenges of life to becloud his vision and commitment to impact his generation.
He persevered, made sacrifices but remained focused to his life time vision and goal of building a reputable business empire that provides jobs to thousands of jobless youths across the country.
Today his sprawling business empire spans automobiles, hospitality chain, food and beverage as well as real estate, among others, culminating in the birth of Kotec Group of companies.
Prominent among the Kotec Group are Event Beverages Limited, producers of Event Table Water; Kotec Auto Spare Parts; Kotec Bricks Tiles Limited; Renton Hotels; Mangrove Restaurant; Regime Energy Services Limited; and Tummy Tummy Instant Noodles, which he started in 2009.
As an industrialist, he revolutionised the manufacturing sector, thereby contributing immensely to the development of the nation’s economy.
His philanthropic footprints are visible in several areas of community development, empowerment of the less privileged through education as well as contributing to evangelism in his local community.
He has also helped a number of individuals to establish businesses through financial support and by introducing them to foreign partners.
Chika Emenike is the winner of The Sun Industrialist of the Year Award 2024.