The Fin Oil and Gas Conference and Exhibition marked the commencement of a dazzling event, followed by the FIN/Forbes Best of Africa Awards Reception, the Celebration of the House of Common Book of Tribute to Nelson Mandela’s Legacy, and the Kiribaku Art Exhibition on 18th July 2023, at the prestigious Waldorf Hilton Hotel in Aldwych, London.
This grand gathering brought together a group of individuals, cultural icons, and artists at the Waldorf Hilton Hotel in London, United Kingdom, to celebrate the brilliance of African excellence, legacy, and artistry.
The FIN/Forbes Best of Africa Awards Reception proved to be the highlight of the evening, recognizing outstanding individuals whose contributions have elevated Africa’s progress and prosperity.
Among the recipients were several Nigerians who took the spotlight and made their mark on the world stage:
Nigerians that Bagged Forbes Best of Africa include Ms Hadiza Bala Usman, Special Adviser to the President, Nigeria – Awarded Forbes Best of Africa Outstanding Service Award, Dr Stephen Akintayo, GMD/CEO Gtext Holdings – Recognised as Forbes Real Estate Man of the Year, Dr Obadare Peter Adewale: Co-Founder and Chief Visionary (CVO), Digital Encode Ltd – Acknowledged as Forbes Best of Africa Outstanding Cyber Security Expert of the Year.
Also, Mrs Favour Femi-Oyewole: Group Chief Information Cybersecurity Officer, Access Bank, was presented with the Forbes Best of Africa Cybersecurity Award of Excellence. Mohammed Bello Koko: Chairman/MD, Nigerian Ports Authority – Honoured with the Forbes Best of Africa Award of Excellence.
The Fin Oil and Gas Conference also served as a remarkable platform for industry leaders, government officials, and entrepreneurs to share knowledge, explore collaborations, and attract foreign investment to the African oil and gas sector.
Following the conference, the awards reception and celebrations amplified the significance of recognising African excellence and the enduring legacy of Nelson Mandela.
Adding to the honorees, several other Nigerians were recognised for their exceptional contributions. They include Engr. Gbenga Komolafe: CEO, Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission – Recognised with the FIN Award of Excellence, Dr Ramtu Tijjani Aliyu: Former FCT Minister of State, Nigeria – Received the prestigious FIN Award of Excellence, Mr Kayode Egbetokun: Acting Inspector General of Police, Nigeria – Earned the FIN Certificate of Distinction. Dr Abubakar Audi: Commandant General, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Nigeria – Presented with the FIN Excellent Public Service Award, Mr Talabi Taiwo: CEO VIP Protocol International: FIN Award of Excellence.
These awards underscore the exceptional talent and achievements of Nigerians, who continue to shine and make an indelible impact on Africa’s development and global recognition.
The Fin and Forbes Best of Africa Awards Night of Prestige was an evening of celebration, inspiration, and admiration for the outstanding individuals who have carved their names in the annals of African excellence. The event showcased the extraordinary talents and accomplishments of Nigerians and emphasised the importance of recognising and fostering brilliance across the continent.
The event also served as a platform for fostering business and investment opportunities, where global deals and bilateral trade negotiations were signed and sealed.
Top distinguished Awards Include H.E. George Akume: SGF Nigeria: Euro-Knowledge Distinguished Service Award of Excellence, Hon. James Faleke: The chairman House Committee on Finance and Appropriations, Nigeria: FIN Award of Excellence, Hon. Alabi, Kolade David: National President Of Association Of Local Governments Of Nigeria (Algon), Chairman (Conference ’57) And Chairman, Bariga Local Council. FIN Award Of Excellence, Lord Raj Lomba: Founder, Loomba Foundation Bagged FIN Excellent Philanthropist Of The Year Award.
Nic Kareem: Founder The Blue Sky Village: Ambassador: House of Common Book of Tribute to Nelson Mandela: FIN Award of Excellence, Mr Richard Farleigh: Non-Executive Chairman/Investor, Innovative Physics Bagged Philanthropy Award Of Excellence, Mr Rabindra Lamichhane: Businessman /Philanthropist Received FIN Leading Philanthropist Of The Year Award.
Others are Professor Nira Chamberlain: Principal Consultant Snc-Lavalin Received the FIN Excellent Mathematician Of The Year Award, Chief Dumo Lulu Briggs: Chairman, Platform Petroleum Ltd bagged in Oil & Gas Outstanding Community Service, Engr. Michael Akinola: Md, Marvelous Mike Press: FIN Outstanding Entrepreneur Award, Engr. Meyen Etukudo: Managing Director/Ceo Of Ibom Power Company Limited: FIN Award Of Excellence, Dr Olusola Owomoyela, GMD: Next Gear Resources LTD: FIN Award Of Excellence, Mr Simbi Wabote: FIN Award Of Excellence, Chief Ebere Goodluck Uzuzie: Ceo, Ebeco Industries Ltd: FIN Award Of Excellence.
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