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President, Dangote Group Limited, Alhaji Aliko Dangote; Chairman, Heirs Holdings Limited, Mr. Tony Elumelu; Chairman, Innoson Vehicle Manufacturing Limited, Chief Innocent Chukwuma, and 31 others have been named winners of The Sun Awards 2023.
A statement released by the Management of The Sun Publishing Limited said that after a rigorious selection process by the Board of Editors, Dangote, Elumelu, and Chukwuma were picked for the Man of the Year Award.
The Sun said Dangote emerged for successfully completing the Dangote Refinery and Petrochemicals, while Elumelu was chosen for empowering African youths with human and capital resources as well as giant strides in the power sector. Chukwuma was chosen for the investment and rapid expansion in vehicle manufacturing, especially towards conversion to compressed natural gas (CNG).
For Governor of the Year Award, the following emereged: Gov Peter Mbah of Enugu State, for restoring public water in Enugu within the stipulated time frame promised after more than 15 years and for efforts at restoring peace and security in the state; Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State and Muhammad Inuwa Yahaya of Gombe State, for consolidation in their states.
Elder statesman, Chief Ayo Adebanjo and renowned evangalists and philanthropist, Rev. Uma Ukpai, were chosen for Lifetime Achievement Award, for their immense contributions to the country’s development over the years.
HRM Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ooni of Ife and HRM Ogiame Atuwatse III, Olu of Warri, emerged the Most Impactful Royal Fathers of the Year, while Mr. Peter Obi, Presidential Candidate, Labour Party (LP), won the Political Icon Award, for being the main focus in the last general election.
In the business and economy sector, Chief Kenneth Ifekudu, Chairman, Diamond Leeds Ltd; Dr. Ifeanyi Nwachukwu, Chairman/CEO, Richland Property and Homes Limited and Chief Peter Oge Obi, Chairman, SeaMap Group of Companies, won the Businessman of the Year, with Dr. Christopher Ndubuisi, Chairman, Pinnatech Engineering Nigeria Limited; Dr. Oludare Akande, Chairman, Bellagio Airlines Limited and Dr. Jayne Onwumere, MD, Property World Africa Network (PWAN) Group winning Investor of the Year Award.
The Industrialist of the Year Award goes to Dr. Uche Ogah, Founder/President, Masters Energy and former Minister of State for Solid Minerals Development; Chief Celestine Ebubeogu, Chairman, Tiger Foods Limited, and Chief Okwu Uzuh Omeiheukwu, Chairman, J_Jumac Industries Limited.
Ogah won the award for massive investment in manufacturing, oil and gas, and motorcycle assembly; Ebubeogu for successes in food processing and Omeiheukwu for manufacturing of travelling bags, suitcases and household items.
Lady Adaora Umeoji, DMD, Zenith Bank Plc; Chief Ikenna Okafor, Chairman, Keves Global Leasing Ltd and Dr. Emeka Agwu, President, Voice of Evangelism International, Houston, Texas, USA, were picked for the Humanitarian Service Icon Award for their enormous philanthropic activities, which have touched many lives across the world.
The First Lady of the Year Award goes to Amb. Olufolake Abdulrazaq, wife of the Kwara State governor and founder, Ajike People Support Centre, for her efforts at women empowerment, campaign against gender violence and drug abuse, while Chief Government Ekpemupolo (Tompolo), Chairman, Tantita Security Limited, was picked for the Courage in Leadership Award for the determination and courage to confront oil thieves by tenaciously executing the pipeline surveillance deal with the Federal Government.
The Public Service Award was won by Mr. Robert Azibaola, Founder; Zeetin Engineering Limited, for the campaign to protect Niger Delta rainforest and environmental activism; Engr. Gbenga Komolafe, CEO, Nigerian Upstream Petroluem Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), for strides in the upstream oil and gas sector; Alhaji Aminu Umar-Sadiq, MD/ CEO, Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA) for interventions and investments in infrastructure on behalf of the Federal Government, and Mr. Charles Odii, DG, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) for the robust and enriching programmes to uplift small and medium scale enterprises.
The Banker of the Year Award goes to Mr. Femi Bakare, Managing Director, Parallex Bank, for technogical innovations in banking and Moruf Oseni, MD/CEO, Wema Bank, for innovation in healthtech, edtech and SME growth.
Mr. Bukola Olopade, MD/CEO, Nilayo Sports Management Ltd., won the Sports Personality Award for consistency in organising Access Bank Lagos International Marathon and other investments in sports, while Lady Ngozi Ezeonu, iconic actress and film producer as well as Tobi Bakre, budding actor are Nollywood Icon Award winners.
Managing Director, The Sun Publishing Limited, Onuoha Ukeh, said the award winners are “a blend of unassuming young Nigerians who are silently making waves in their various endeavours and established citizens who have been steadfast, dogged and consistent in their efforts at contributing to national development.” For the investment and rapid expansion in vehicle manufacturing, especially towards conversion to compressed natural gas (CNG).
For Governor of the Year Award, the following emereged: Gov Peter Mbah of Enugu State, for restoring public water in Enugu within the stipulated time frame promised after more than 15 years and for efforts at restoring peace and security in the state; Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State and Muhammad Inuwa Yahaya of Gombe State, for consolidation in their states.
Elder statesman, Chief Ayo Adebanjo and renowned evangalists and philanthropist, Rev. Uma Ukpai, were chosen for Lifetime Achievement Award, for their immense contributions to the country’s development over the years.
HRM Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ooni of Ife and HRM Ogiame Atuwatse III, Olu of Warri, emerged the Most Impactful Royal Fathers of the Year, while Mr. Peter Obi, presidential candidate, Labour Party (LP), won the Political Icon Award, for being the main focus in the last general election.
In the business and economy sector, Chief Kenneth Ifekudu, Chairman, Diamond Leeds Ltd; Dr. Ifeanyi Nwachukwu, Chairman/CEO, Richland Property and Homes Limited and Chief Peter Oge Obi, Chairman, SeaMap Group of Companies, won the Businessman of the Year, with Dr. Christopher Ndubuisi, Chairman, Pinnatech Engineering Nigeria Limited; Dr. Oludare Akande, Chairman, Bellagio Airlines Limited and Dr. Jayne Onwumere, MD, Property World Africa Network (PWAN) Group winning Investor of the Year Award.
The Industrialist of the Year Award goes to Dr. Uche Ogah, Founder/President, Masters Energy and former Minister of State for Solid Minerals Development; Chief Celestine Ebubeogu, Chairman, Tiger Foods Limited, and Chief Okwu Uzuh Omeiheukwu, Chairman, J_Jumac Industries Limited.
Ogah won the award for massive investment in manufacturing, oil and gas, and motorcycle assembly; Ebubeogu for successes in food processing and Omeiheukwu for manufacturing of travelling bags, suitcases and household items.
Lady Adaora Umeoji, DMD, Zenith Bank Plc; Chief Ikenna Okafor, Chairman, Keves Global Leasing Ltd and Dr. Emeka Agwu, President, Voice of Evangelism International, Houston, Texas, USA, were picked for the Humanitarian Service Icon Award for their enormous philanthropic activities, which have touched many lives across the world.
The First Lady of the Year Award goes to Amb. Olufolake Abdulrazaq, wife of the Kwara State governor and founder, Ajike People Support Centre, for her efforts at women empowerment, campaign against gender violence and drug abuse, while Chief Government Ekpemupolo (Tompolo), Chairman, Tantita Security Limited, was picked for the Courage in Leadership Award for the determination and courage to confront oil thieves by tenaciously executing the pipeline surveillance deal with the Federal Government.
The Public Service Award was won by Mr. Robert Azibaola, Founder; Zeetin Engineering Limited, for the campaign to protect Niger Delta rainforest and environmental activism; Engr. Gbenga Komolafe, CEO, Nigerian Upstream Petroluem Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), for strides in the upstream oil and gas sector; Alhaji Aminu Umar-Sadiq, MD/ CEO, Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA) for interventions and investments in infrastructure on behalf of the Federal Government, and Mr. Charles Odii, DG, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) for the robust and enriching programmes to uplift small and medium scale enterprises.
The Banker of the Year Award goes to Mr. Femi Bakare, Managing Director, Parallex Bank, for technogical innovations in banking and Moruf Oseni, MD/CEO, Wema Bank, for innovation in healthtech, edtech and SME growth.
Mr. Bukola Olopade, MD/CEO, Nilayo Sports Management Ltd., won the Sports Personality Award for consistency in organising Access Bank Lagos International Marathon and other investments in sports, while Lady Ngozi Ezeonu, iconic actress and film producer as well as Tobi Bakre, budding actor are Nollywood Icon Award winners.
Managing Director, The Sun Publishing Limited, Onuoha Ukeh, said the award winners are “a blend of unassuming young Nigerians who are silently making waves in their various endeavours and established citizens who have been steadfast, dogged and consistent in their efforts at contributing to national development.”
