Th e Grand Nigeria Business Award is an event poised to celebrate ,appreciate and recognize business excellence from all sector and also honor individuals , in both public and private sectors who extraordinarily contributed through innovation and excellent leadership to advancing and boosting the different segments of the Nigerian economy as well as the society.
Channeled towards promoting and celebrating the culture of ethical work, thus creating the enabling environment and encouragement for both local and international investors to thrive . the Gnbawards held its first edition on Friday December, 17 2021.
The Gnbawards event which was held at the oriental hotel , Victoria island, is designed to demonstrate and reward in real terms ,the wealth innovation , resilience ,beauty and diversity of the Nigeria business landscape in manner no other platform has ever done
The platform had the green carpet in accordance, distinguished ladies and gentlemen from all works of life and awardees were also in attendance.
The first edition featured the unveiling and honoring of awardees and launching of Grand Nigeria business magazine
The chairman of the Gnbawards board and Chief Executive officer of the Gnb groups Dr. Chukwunwike Okosi said ” it is the celebration of the brilliance and inspirational aspirations of business that birthed the idea of Gnbawards .My dreams is to continue to encourage , inspire and celebrate businesses in Nigeria.
He further noted that that the Gnbawards is shaped to derive strength from the grand Nigeria business magazine which utilizes first class investigation and journalism skills to x-ray the various sectors in Nigeria economy as well as the society at large
Also through collaborative efforts of our generous sponsors , partners and awardees our dream is to continue to be a catalyst for ground breaking initiatives , inventions , human capital development, cooperate social responsibility and above all a uniting forte for Nigerian business excellence.
Also featured in the event was the presentation of awards to notable business who met all criteria’s of nomination ,below are the awardees nominated and their decoration;
award honour; Chief ( Dr.) Olisanye Sylvanus Ebigwe mom
real estate personality of the year : Dr Jayne Onwumere
award of honor : prof. Patrick Okedinachi Utomi
fashion business leader : Princess Kelechi Oghene
Award of excellence for contributions to the healthcare sector and public sector : Dr. Micheal Nwoko
leading socialite : mike eze-nwalie ( pretty mike)
excellence in leadership and enterprise: Chief Ezeokafor Cornelius Onoura
menswear designer of the year : Adeyeye Adedotun
award of business excellence: chief Dr. Rotarian ambassador Jackie Adunni Kassim
Best lace system and Coloring hair brand : Ada lucky Edafe
Logistics company of the year : Abisolla a. Rolland
lifetime achievement award in banking : Chief Micheal Olasunbomi Balogun
Award of Honour in service to humanity : Dr. Ifeany Chukwuma Odii
tech business excellence awad : Leonard Stanley Nnamdi Ekeh
Radio presenter of the year: Steve Onu (yaw)
Perfume vendor of the year : Obianuju Uneegbu
Business strategist : Otedola 10 dollar
Award of excellence in marketing and advertising : Rotimi Paul
Businessman of the Year : Dr Alexander Chika Okafor
Travel Agency of the Year : Maxad travels and tours
professional excellence and leadership award :BARR (Nze) Amajuoyi Briggs
Humanitarian icon : General Ty Dnjuma -GCON,FSS PSC(RTD)
Midas touch Award : Chief (DR.) Oladele Fajemirokun (CDF)
Outstanding Personality of the Year : Otunba Gbenga Daniel
Doyen of digital business: Joy Akosa Eghebi
Innovative music Artiste of the year : Kingsley Chinweike Okonkwo (Kcee)
Best skincare brand of the year : Blessing Omokpia- Blemiviv skincare
