Investor Of The Year
As the driving force behind Bigly conglomerate, a multi-industry enterprise that includes Bigly Oil & Gas Limited, Bigly Energy Limited, Bigly Wood Limited and Bigly Food Limited, Kennedy Chimezie Nwankwo has clearly demonstrated that he is an accomplished business icon, having shown grit, vision and an unflinching drive for success.
His success in business was deeply influenced by the eastern Nigerian tradition of apprenticeship, one of the most globally applauded entrepreneurial incubation schemes. He is a strong believer that no matter how challenging the economy is, entrepreneurship offers a path to prosperity.
As part of his business philosophy, he champions entrepreneurship as a means to independence, being a shining example of a successful businessman who began his life as an apprentice.
Over the years, his company has not only been recognised but has also been a partner of choice in the Nigerian oil and gas industry for delivering on its promises, pioneering new opportunities and approaches and bringing value to the industry, shareholders and community.
With a cardinal principle anchored on confidence, commitment and open mindedness, Bigly Group delivers excellence in tanker provision, deep sea excavation, estate supply, wood importation, revenue collection on behalf of government and food processing.
Just like in oil and gas sector, his presence in the energy sector, with Bigly Energy, has brought about innovation. With a mission to be a proactive energy solutions provider committed to prompt satisfaction of customers and the creation of sustainable value for its stakeholders, this subsidiary is a top player in the sector.
He has also touched lives through philanthropy, using Abig Nwankwo Foundation to give succor to the less privileged. He offered scholarships and pays hospital bills of indigent families; donates food items and other materials to the needy.
For these reasons he is a winner of The Sun Investor of the Year Award, 2024.