Eno, Rabiu, others win Industry Awards
Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno and the Chairman/CEO of BUA Group, Alhaji Abdulsamad Rabiu have been listed among the recipients of The Industry Summit Award 2025.
The Industry Newspaper, organisers of The Industry Summit/Awards said in a statement that Eno, will be receiving the Industry Governor of the Year Award for his policies and programmes designed to promote and improve startups and entrepreneurship in the state.
In the year under review, Pastor Eno has demonstrated exceptional leadership in the State, driving development and progress through innovative policies and initiatives. His commitment to improving the lives of Akwa Ibom citizens is truly commendable.
Similarly, Alhaji Abdulsamad Rabiu will receive the Business Personality of the Year Award award which is the 6th edition.
The event which precedes the industry summit 2025 is scheduled to be held in Lagos on Saturday, May 3rd.
Other personalities billed to receive award are: GMD/CEO, SO&U, Udeme Ufot as Doyen of Advertising, Senior Special Assistant   to President of Nigeria, O’tega Ogra as the Spokesperson of the Year, CEO of Simba Group, Chief Vinay Grover as Green Energy champion and Chief Commercial Officer of TGI Group, Probal Bhattacharya as CMO of the year.
Other notable personalities who also the 2024 Industry Awards include Founder & CEO, AAJ Express, Ambassador Adekunle Adeyemo- Logistics Champion, CEO, NigerBev Limited, Dr. Obinna Ike- CEO of the Year, GMD/CEO, Verdant Zeal Advertising, Dr. Tunji Olugbodi- Industry Pathfinder, CEO, Chain Reactions Africa, Israel Opayemi Industry Pathfinder, COO, Leo Burnett Lagos, Mrs. Seyi Layade- Industry Pathfinder, CEO, Integrated Indigo, Bolaji Abimbola- PR Man of the Year, CEO, Abelinis, Abiodun Oshinibosi- Industry Pathfinder and CEO, FPL Media, Lanre Ashaolu as OOH player of the year.
According to the convener of the project, Goddie Ofose, “Pastor Umo Eno, the Governor of Akwa Ibom State, has significantly impacted entrepreneurship development through his ARISE Agenda, a comprehensive initiative that includes providing financial and material support, training, and partnerships with institutions like the Bank of Industry.
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