Chairman of SIFAX Group wins Zik Prize for entrepreneurial leadership

Chairman of SIFAX Group wins Zik Prize for entrepreneurial leadership

Chairman of SIFAX Group, Dr. Taiwo Afolabi, has won the Zik Prize Award for Entrepreneurial Leadership.

A statement issued by the Head of Corporate Communications of SIFAX Group, Philips Ojo, revealed that at the ceremony held in Lagos, the organizers of the award applauded the SIFAX Group’s boss’ business acumen, tenacity, and grit, which has translated into a success strategy for the group’s businesses and, by extension, the Nigerian economy.

Head of the Selection Committee for the Zik Prize Award, Prof. Pat Utomi, pointed out that Dr Taiwo Afolabi has redefined business enterprise in Nigeria, saying: “Afolabi is the Chairman of SIFAX Group, a leading business behemoth with diversified interests in maritime, aviation, oil and gas, haulage and logistics, tourism, hospitality, and financial services.

“His massive investments in Nigeria’s terminal operations, especially its off-dock solutions, have positively affected the industry and catalyzed economic growth.”

Speaking further, he said, “The SIFAX Group boss has shown consistency in developing innovative business models and nurturing them to global acclaim, which has made him a leader in various entrepreneurial endeavours.

 “The Lagos Marriott is an example of one of the novel business solutions that have been brought to life by Afolabi.

Zik Prize 1:

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, Lagos.

Zik Prize 2:

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 in Lagos.

Zik Prize 3:

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 in Lagos.

Zik Prize 4:

The Zik Prize Award for Entrepreneurial Leadership Plaque given to Dr. Taiwo Afolabi, Chairman, SIFAX Group

Zik Prize 5:

L-R: Capt. Ibraheem Olugbade, Executive Director, SIFAX Off Dock Nigeria Limited; Pastor Ituah Ighodalo, Lead Pastor, Trinity House Church, Lagos; Abayomi Obadare, Deputy Director, Internal Control, SIFAX Group and Wunmi Eniola-Jegede, Executive Director, Business Development and Strategic Planning, SIFAX Group at the Zik Prize Award Ceremony held at Eko Hotel, Victoria Island yesterday where Dr. Taiwo Afolabi, Chairman, SIFAX Group bagged the Zik Prize Award for Entrepreneurial Leadership.