Speaking on the occasion, the Chairman, of GPN, Abiodun Ajala, at the presentation of the award, said Ogunbiyi was singled out for the award due to his exemplary leadership and commitment to uplifting the oppressed.
He said: “We are here to present an award to a man who has made several sacrifices to improve the lives of Nigerians. A man who has championed the cause for justice for the poor and the less privileged. We are delighted on this memorable day to present a great and noble businessman, a patriotic philanthropist, a promoter of national productivity, as well as a scholar of repute, committed to a viable, productive business-friendly Nigeria.”
According to Ajala, the awardee had endeared himself to the group and the larger society by virtue of his wealth of corporate and patriotic leadership.
Dr Ogunbiyi, while accepting the honour, appreciated members of the guild and all media practitioners for supporting his brand and that of Mutual Benefits Assurance Plc., stressing that the practitioners helped prepare him for the position he occupied today.
He pledged to continue supporting the media industry to the best of his ability, while calling for the election of competent individuals into all strata of government.
