L-R: Olumuyiwa Akande, Group Head, Corporate Communications, SIFAX Group; Basil Agboarumi, Managing Director, Skyway Aviation Handling Company Plc; Capt. Ibraheem Olugbade, Executive Director, SIFAX Off Dock, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, former Minister for Information and Culture; Wunmi Eniola-Jegede, Executive Director, Business Development and Strategic Planning, SIFAX Group and Abayomi Obadare, Deputy Director, Internal Control, SIFAX Group receiving the Zik Prize Award for Entrepreneurial Leadership on behalf of Dr. Taiwo Afolabi, Chairman, SIFAX Group at the Zik Prize Awards event held at Eko Hotel, Victoria Island, yesterday.In a dazzling ceremony held yesterday, the renowned Chairman of SIFAX Group, Dr. Taiwo Afolabi, emerged triumphant as the recipient of the prestigious Zik Prize Award for Entrepreneurial Leadership. The organizers showered accolades on Dr. Afolabi, praising his exceptional business acumen, unwavering tenacity, and indomitable grit that have not only steered the SIFAX Group to unparalleled success but have also significantly contributed to the prosperity of the Nigerian economy.
Prof. Pat Utomi, the Head of the Selection Committee for the Zik Prize Award, commended Dr. Afolabi for redefining the landscape of business enterprise in Nigeria. Utomi highlighted Afolabi’s pivotal role as the Chairman of SIFAX Group, a business giant with diverse interests spanning maritime, aviation, oil & gas, haulage and logistics, tourism, hospitality, and financial services. Utomi emphasized the transformative impact of Dr. Afolabi’s substantial investments in Nigeria’s terminal operations, particularly the groundbreaking off-dock solutions, which have not only positively influenced the industry but have also acted as a catalyst for economic growth.
L-R: Basil Agboarumi, Managing Director, Skyway Aviation Handling Company Plc (SAHCO); Olori Mariam Lawal, wife of Oniru of Iru Land; Sir Marc Wabara, Advisory Board Member, Public Policy Research and Analysis Centre (PPRAC) and representative of PPRAC Chairman; Wunmi Eniola-Jegede, Executive Director, Business Development and Strategic Planning, SIFAX Group and Capt. Ibraheem Olugbade, Executive Director, SIFAX Off Dock, receiving the Zik Prize Award for Entrepreneurial Leadership on behalf of Dr. Taiwo Afolabi, Chairman, SIFAX Group at the Zik Prize Awards event held at Eko Hotel, Victoria Island, yesterday.
Utomi praised Dr. Afolabi’s unwavering commitment to innovation, citing the development of novel business models that have earned global acclaim. The Lagos Marriott stands as a testament to Dr. Afolabi’s visionary leadership, representing one of the many innovative solutions brought to life under his guidance. The Zik Prize Award recognizes Dr. Taiwo Afolabi as a leader in various entrepreneurial endeavors, celebrating his consistent efforts in nurturing groundbreaking initiatives that have left an indelible mark on the business landscape in Nigeria.
L-R: Olori Mariam Lawal, wife of Oniru of Iru Land; Sir Marc Wabara, Advisory Board Member, Public Policy Research and Analysis Centre (PPRAC) and representative of PPRAC Chairman; Wunmi Eniola-Jegede, Executive Director, Business Development and Strategic Planning, SIFAX Group and Capt. Ibraheem Olugbade, Executive Director, SIFAX Off Dock, receiving the Zik Prize Award for Entrepreneurial Leadership on behalf of Dr. Taiwo Afolabi, Chairman, SIFAX Group at the Zik Prize Awards event held at Eko Hotel, Victoria Island, yesterday.
