Top organisations and brands in the West Africa sub-region have bagged prestigious West Africa Innovation (WAI) Awards at the 13th edition of the Awards in Lagos at the weekend.
The event which took place at the L’erola Hotel in Maryland Lagos witnessed the crème d’ crème of the corporate titans in attendance. From the chief executive officer of Africa Prudential, Mrs. Catherine Nwosu to the managing director of Meyer Plc, Dr. David Onabajo the hall was filled with the brain in corporate west Africa.
Also in attendance were MD/CEO, Abuja Electricity Distribution Company, Mr. Victor Ojelabi, MD/CEO, Leadway Capital & Trust Limited, Mr. Ayo Wuraola, MD/CEO, Leadway Health, Dr. Tokunbo Alli, MD/CEO, Reliance Microfinance Bank, Mr Jimoh Osabiyi and MD/CEO, STL Trustees Limited, Ms. Funmi Ekundayo.
The event kicked off with a welcome address taken by the Project Director, West Africa Innovation Awards, Mr. Abidemi Adesanya talked about the strategic importance of the event.
According to him, “Today’s event is geared towards encouraging greater innovation, creativity and more importantly, applauding Customer Service excellence, an effective marketing strategy that delivers results.”
Prior to award presentations, the CEO of Africa Prudential, Nwosu shared her company’s accomplishments during the CEO share experience segment. Mr. Onabajo, Managing Director of Meyer Plc and Mr. Jimoh Osabiyi, Managing Director of Reliance Microfinance Bank followed suit and their presentations drew applause from the crowd.
Some of the winners of the coveted Awards are Sovereign Trust insurance Plc, Abuja Electricity Distribution Company Plc, STL Trustees, Meyer Plc, Reliance Microfinance Bank, Africa Prudential Plc, Leadway Capital and Trust, Stellar Beverages, Leadway Pensure PFA and Leadway Health among several others
The second time winners include Mr. Lanre Idris, Managing Director of Leadway Pensure PFA, Mrs. Funmi Ekundayo, Managing Director of STL Trustees Limited and Dr. Tokunbo Alli of Leadway Health Limited.
