The was just as he used the occasion to woo foreign investors, encouraging them to come to invest in the country’s agricultura and mining sectors, among others.
Salawudeen, who hailed from Iseyin in Oyo State, is the president/CEO of the Standard Insurance Consultants Limited.
With the award, which was given to about 100 companies across the world, Salawudeen, after receiving the award in the company of his wife, praised the global organisation for recognising him and his company, saying: “This honour is not for me, my company or my family but for my country Nigeria. This shows that Nigeria as a country has great potential. It shows that despite our challenges in Nigeria, there are companies that are doing very well. I want you to come and invest in Nigeria in mining, agriculture and so on.”
For those who have been following Salawudeen’s life and career trajectory, the award will be seen as well-deserved, as he has operated in the insurance field for decades as an accomplished insurance broker, who has received several laurels from various organisations and his insurance community across the country.
Basking in the euphoria of the new recognition, Salawudeen gave glory to Almighty Allah for lifting him up, saying: “I am elated today that I am being honoured by a global organisation. This is the peak one can attain in one’s career and I am grateful for the honour bestowed on me.”
Born over 70 years ago in Iseyin, Oyo State, Salawudeen, after his secondary education in Nigeria and a brief stint with an insurance company, travelled abroad, where he studied at the College of Insurance Surbiton, London and qualified as a chartered insurance practitioner in 1976. He also holds a doctorate degree in management, specialising in insurance from the Commonwealth University of Belize.
He kicked off his career with the Royal Insurance Group at Chancery Lane in London. He also had a brief stint with British Engine in Manchester and the Royal Marine Insurance Department in Liverpool before setting up his company; Standard Insurance Consultant Limited, which specialises in Energy Insurance Placement, Aviation and Space, Marine and General Insurance.
Among the dignitaries that accompanied him to the global ceremony were his wife, Mrs. Tolu Ahmed-Salawudeen, Legal Advisor, Standard Insurance Consultants Limited, Mrs. Zainab Bakare, Managing Director/CEO Standard Alliance Insurance, Plc, Mr. Bode Akinboye, Mr. Ajmal Khan and Manager at Standard Insurance Consultants Limited, Mr. Oladele Zaccaeus.
For the captains of industries and dignitaries who attended the event, held in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates, the gala night will remain memorable, as it was a night for the reward of their years of tenacity, perseverance and commitment to their various organisations.
The World Confederation of Business (WORLDCOB) was founded on September 9, 2004, in Houston, Texas, United States of America, with the vision to create an international business organisation that would bring together and recognise leading companies in their fields, which are striving to boost the growth of the economy of their countries and the world, making them models to be followed. The confederation also promotes a socially responsible business culture around the world through WORLDCOB-CSR standards and certification.
Prior to the gala and award ceremony, a leadership training workshop was held at the Jumeirah Creekside Hotel and coordinated by WORLDCOB’s Human Development Director, Nancy Branger, who while speaking on how leadership works in an organisation, said leadership is not a position or title but required an action and exemplary examples.
In his speech, the Chief Executive officer of WORLDCOB, Mr. Jesus Moran, congratulated the over 100 companies representing 50 countries who were honoured that night, noting that the award was not an occasion to play to the gallery but an opportunity to honour the power of vision, business performance of excellence, success of the company and at the same time to commend the efforts of the driven force behind the company success such as the clients, the staff and others who have kept the vision of the company alive through hard work and commitment to duty.
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