Saraki, Ambode, Elumelu others win Consumersng awards 2016

Consumersng, an online consumer rights advocacy platform has named Senate President, Bukola Saraki, Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode, Philanthropist, Tony Elumelu and seven others among its 10 outstanding personalities who impacted Nigeria positively in the year 2016.

Each year, Consumersng recognises individuals, organisations and governmental bodies who have demonstrated strong commitment to serving Nigeria while maintaining a global mindset.

The advocacy group, in a statement, said Saraki is being conferred with a leadership award for the several pro-people roles played by the 8th assembly under his leadership. Meanwhile, Lagos Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode and his counterpart in Kebbi, Atiku Bagudu, were both chosen for the agricultural business relationship between the two states which apart from feeding several homes kept thousands of Nigerian farmers in Kebbi employed at a time the country is in dire need of a boost in local production/consumption.

Other awardees include philanthropist, Tony Elumelu who has touched many lives through his Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF), one of the largest private philanthropic organizations in Africa; also, Chairman Ifeanyi Ubah FC, Dr. Ifeanyi Ubah adds the innovative touch to the list as he is being recognized for “his exemplary leadership and roles in the improvement of Nigeria’s league games.” Others winners are; Engr. Oladele Amoda, Managing Director, Eko Electricity Distribution, who is being recognized for “his timeless efforts and roles in corporate leadership.”

Also on the list is President, Seatruck Group, Roomans Jacques, who is being rewarded for his gallantry efforts in developing local content (oil and gas).

Young entrepreneurs, Sijibomi Ogundele of Sijimoto Construction Company; Chief Executive Officer, HMG Group, Dr. Nasko Ibrahim, and Chief Executive Officer, Blue Camel Energy Ltd, Suleiman Yusuf,; were all rewarded for their unwavering support towards employment creation and contributing immensely towards achieving a stable economy.

Announcing this year’s awards, the Chairman, Consumersng Impact Awards 2016, Anefiok Akpan said: