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Oba Otudeko Honoured with Doyen of Business Award at Family Business Summit 2024 – Ravenewsonline

L-R: Tomi Otudeko, Head, Corporate Services, Honeywell Group Limited; Wole Abegunde, MD, Meristem Securities; Oba Otudeko, Founder and Chairman, Honeywell Group Limited; Foluke Oyeleye, Director, Honeywell Group Limited and Oghenevwoke Ighure, Convener, My Family, My Business, during the presentation of Doyen of Business Award to Oba Otudeko at the Family Business Summit 2024, held in Lagos on Thursday, October 17, 2024

Business mogul and Chairman of Honeywell Group, Dr. Oba Otudeko, CFR, has been awarded the prestigious “Doyen of Business” accolade at the recently concluded Family Business Summit 2024.

The summit held on Thursday, October 17, at the Wheatbaker Hotel, Ikoyi, Lagos, and themed “Family Business Legacy: Strategies for Building and Maintaining Multigenerational Wealth,” focused on empowering family-owned enterprises and explored strategies for navigating leadership transitions and transferring wealth and values across generations.

Dr. Otudeko was recognised for his significant contributions to nation building and economic development through his various investments and commitment to job and wealth creation opportunities in Nigeria.

The citation described Otudeko as “a paragon of innovation,” noting his unwavering commitment to creating value and driving economic prosperity across multiple sectors through Honeywell Group Limited.

Under his leadership, the company has set new benchmarks in various industries, including food, agriculture, and real estate, fostering sustained excellence and growth.

At the event, Honeywell Group was also honoured with the ‘Revolutionary Family Business Award’ in recognition of its commitment to innovation, strategic leadership, and sustained excellence.

The company was lauded for consistently setting new standards across diverse industries it operates in, including food, agriculture, real estate, among others.

In his acceptance speech, Otudeko highlighted the importance of resilience in business longevity, noting that the ultimate measure of success is a legacy that outlives its founder.

“Business leadership is a continuous journey that transcends short-term gains.

“A legacy is built on resilience, and at an advanced stage, your primary concern becomes ensuring continuity at a level even higher than when you started,” he said.

He expressed gratitude to the event organisers, BusinessDay and PwC, for the recognition, noting that it serves as a motivation for emerging family businesses.

“I am honoured to receive this award, and I extend my heartfelt thanks to BusinessDay and PwC for this acknowledgement.

“As we look ahead, succession and the empowerment of the next generation of leaders must remain key priorities to guarantee that the legacy we are building today endures for generations to come.”

The summit also honoured other outstanding leaders, including Dr. Stella Chinyelu Okoli, founder and CEO of Emzor Pharmaceuticals, for her exceptional contributions to Nigeria’s pharmaceutical industry and overall economic development.

Several leading family-owned businesses were recognized for their impact, including Tolaram Group, Orange Drugs Limited, Daily Need Group, amongst others.

The Family Business Summit, an annual event, is dedicated to supporting the growth of family businesses in Africa.

It provides a platform for discussing the unique challenges facing these enterprises, particularly around succession planning, governance structures, and strategies for sustaining wealth across generations.

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