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Renowned entrepreneur and educationist, Chief Yomi Otubela, has been named Chairman of the 2026 edition of The Industry Newspaper’s flagship project, Top 50 Nigerian Companies of Impact.
The annual initiative recognises Nigerian companies contributing to economic growth through resilience, innovation, job creation and national development across key sectors.
The 2026 edition, themed “Building Resilience, Driving Growth: Nigerian Companies Shaping the Next Decade,” will be unveiled at a special awards and networking luncheon on Friday, August 21, 2026, at the Lagos Oriental Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos.
Otubela, who is President of the National Association of Proprietors of Private Schools (NAPPS) and Founder/CEO of Lagooz Schools, brings decades of experience in entrepreneurship, education and private-sector advocacy to the role.
Under his leadership, Lagooz Schools has focused on academic excellence, innovation in learning, technology integration and youth development, impacting thousands of Nigerian students.
As an entrepreneur and education advocate, Otubela has also promoted greater private-sector participation in education and championed policies aimed at improving the business environment, skills development and human capital investment.
As Chairman of the 2026 Top 50 project, Otubela will provide strategic guidance for the selection process, deliver the Chairman’s Address at the event and lead discussions on how Nigerian businesses can deepen their impact through innovation, good governance and social responsibility.
Speaking on the appointment, Editor-in-Chief and Publisher of The Industry Newspaper, Goddie Ofose, said Otubela was chosen because of his track record of building institutions and empowering people.
“We are honored to have Chief Yomi Otubela chair this year’s Top 50. He embodies the spirit of impact we seek to celebrate — building institutions, empowering people, and creating value that outlives quarterly reports,” Ofose said.
He added that Otubela’s experience as an entrepreneur and educationist made him well positioned to identify and spotlight companies that combine profitability with purpose.
The 2026 Top 50 will feature companies across major sectors, including banking, energy, manufacturing, healthcare, technology, aviation and education.
According to the organisers, the special edition will be distributed to C-suite executives, investors, policymakers and other stakeholders in Nigeria and the diaspora.
